The Black Dog at the Card Game (Andøya)

Nordland · Norway · Site of legend

Through a storm-bound winter at Langnes the men passed the time with cards, cursing and drink — until a black dog appeared from under the table.

This Andøya legend tells of a storm-bound winter at Langnes, when the men passed the time playing cards while waiting for calmer weather. Swearing and drinking went with the game. One evening, in the midst of the play and the cursing, a black dog suddenly appeared from under the table, the door flew open, and the dog rushed out. True or not, it was said the card-playing grew less wild after that evening.

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The Black Dog at the Card Game (Andøya) is in Nordland, Norway.

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