The Riddles That Saved the Boy of Sjundeå

Nyland · Finland · Site of legend

A child was promised away at the washtub, but three right answers broke the dark one's hold.

In Sjundeå the dark one tricked a woman doing her washing into pledging what she carried beneath her belt. When the boy turned six and was sent off, an old man taught him three answers to remember. The questions asked what was sweeter than honey, softer than down and harder than stone, and the answers all spoke of a mother's love. Answered rightly, they set the boy free.

FAQ

Where is The Riddles That Saved the Boy of Sjundeå located?

The Riddles That Saved the Boy of Sjundeå is in Nyland, Finland.

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Accounts are drawn from local folklore and visitor reports.