The Smith and the Devil — a Legend from Kölingared

Västergötland · Sweden · Site of legend

Another legend from Kölingared about the smith and his encounter with the evil one.

From the parish of Kölingared in Västergötland comes a legend of a smith and the devil. The full text is not yet recorded, but the theme of the smith matching his strength against the evil one is deeply rooted in the western Swedish legend tradition.

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The Smith and the Devil — a Legend from Kölingared is in Västergötland, Sweden.

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Accounts are drawn from local folklore and visitor reports.