The Praying Beggar in Pernå

Östra Nyland · Finland · Site of legend

In a godless home he could swap children freely - but a praying guest stood in the way.

In Pernå it was told that a dark power used to swap unbaptised children for logs transformed into deformed beings. In a godless home he could work freely, but once a beggar had been lodged there and sat praying. Unable to get in, the evil one hurled away his tree-stump so that the whole house shook, and the exchange never happened.

FAQ

Where is The Praying Beggar in Pernå located?

The Praying Beggar in Pernå is in Östra Nyland, Finland.

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Accounts are drawn from local folklore and visitor reports.