In slightly newer tradition, the gjenganger remains a violent entity, though in a less direct way, now becoming more of a disease-spreader. These gjengangere would attack people with their so-called  dead man's pinch (dødningeknip).
According to a newer tradition, the gjenganger remains aggressive but indirectly, focusing more on disease transmission. These gjengangere use their so-called dead man's pinch (dødningeknip) to infect people.