The Delayed Invitation to Petter Dass, Nord-Odal

Hedmark · Norway · Church

The bishop held back the letter out of envy – yet with the black book the priest still flew across the sea in time.

The Danish king wished to hear Petter Dass preach in Copenhagen on Christmas Day, but the bishop thought it too great an honour for a humble priest and delayed the letter. With the help of the black book, the priest had the devil fly him over the sea. When his carrier swooped low to scare him, he only called for greater speed, and he preached so forcefully that no one slept.

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Where is The Delayed Invitation to Petter Dass, Nord-Odal located?

The Delayed Invitation to Petter Dass, Nord-Odal is in Hedmark, Norway.

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Accounts are drawn from local folklore and visitor reports.