Sheriff Orre and the Pulled-Out Furniture at Mulseryd

Småland · Sweden · Site of legend

The devil came to fetch sheriff Orre — but he had pulled all the furniture out from the walls and ran between it, and the devil was tricked.

At Mulseryd it is told that the devil, who could appear as a black hound, a black horse, or a fine gentleman, once came to sheriff Orre to take him. Orre had moved all his furniture out from the walls and ran between the pieces, and thus the devil was outwitted. Children were warned against whistling, since thieves were said to whistle when gathering for mischief.

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Where is Sheriff Orre and the Pulled-Out Furniture at Mulseryd located?

Sheriff Orre and the Pulled-Out Furniture at Mulseryd is in Småland, Sweden.

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Accounts are drawn from local folklore and visitor reports.