The Innkeeper of Fagerhult and the Nightly Ride

Skåne · Sweden · Site of legend

Every night the devil came driving into the yard to fetch the innkeeper who had pledged himself — until a dean read the fiend away.

At Fagerhult it is told of the innkeeper who had pledged himself to the devil. Thereafter the devil came driving into the yard every night to fetch the man, who found no peace. At last they sent for Dean Lars Nilsson of Hishult, who read the fiend away.

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Where is The Innkeeper of Fagerhult and the Nightly Ride located?

The Innkeeper of Fagerhult and the Nightly Ride is in Skåne, Sweden.

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