The Smith and the Devil at Kölingared

Västergötland · Sweden · Site of legend

A legend from Kölingared about a smith and his reckoning 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 motif of the smith who matches or outwits the evil one is a classic element of Swedish folklore.

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Where is The Smith and the Devil at Kölingared located?

The Smith and the Devil at Kölingared is in Västergötland, Sweden.

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Accounts are drawn from local folklore and visitor reports.