The Cruel Woman Hung by a Hair at Ödskölt

Dalsland · Sweden · Site of legend

A wealthy but cruel woman was hoisted to the ceiling by a single hair — and only a priest from Steneby could get her loose.

At Ödskölt it is told of a wealthy woman who was dreadfully cruel to her servants. One day Satan came and hung her from the ceiling by a single hair. A priest was sent for who read over her, but it was only a priest from Steneby who managed to get her loose.

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Where is The Cruel Woman Hung by a Hair at Ödskölt located?

The Cruel Woman Hung by a Hair at Ödskölt is in Dalsland, Sweden.

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Accounts are drawn from local folklore and visitor reports.