A Devil Legend from Västra Emtervik

Värmland · Sweden · Site of legend

A Värmland tale of the Evil One survives in Västra Emtervik – not yet fully transcribed.

In Västra Emtervik parish in Värmland a folk legend about the devil was recorded. The full text has not yet been transcribed, but the motif belongs to the Värmland tradition of how the Evil One appeared to people as warning or temptation. The place keeps the memory of this old belief in the devil's presence in the district.

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Where is A Devil Legend from Västra Emtervik located?

A Devil Legend from Västra Emtervik is in Värmland, Sweden.

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Accounts are drawn from local folklore and visitor reports.