The Priest of Li in Sandsvær and His Black Book

Finnmark · Norway · Site of legend

He never had to order a ride – a few lines from the book, and the devil stood ready to carry him.

This legend, recorded in Kautokeino, tells of a priest at Li in Sandsvær who owned the black book and guarded it in a room no one was allowed to enter. When he needed to travel, he simply read a few words from the book, and soon the devil came and settled into place. So people might see the priest riding over both land and sea.

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Where is The Priest of Li in Sandsvær and His Black Book located?

The Priest of Li in Sandsvær and His Black Book is in Finnmark, Norway.

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Accounts are drawn from local folklore and visitor reports.