The Boy Who Was Stronger Than the Giant at Ödeborg

Dalsland · Sweden · Site of legend

A legend from Ödeborg about a boy who proved stronger than a giant.

From the parish of Ödeborg in Dalsland comes a legend of a boy who was stronger than a giant. The full text is not yet recorded, but the motif of the weak one outwitting or defeating a mighty foe is among the best-loved in Nordic folklore.

FAQ

Where is The Boy Who Was Stronger Than the Giant at Ödeborg located?

The Boy Who Was Stronger Than the Giant at Ödeborg is in Dalsland, Sweden.

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Accounts are drawn from local folklore and visitor reports.