The Smith's Counting Duel in Vörå

Österbotten · Finland · Site of legend

A smith who had thoughtlessly pledged himself to the dark one saved himself by counting from one to twelve.

Another legend from Vörå tells of a smith who, while working, kept pledging himself to the dark one, until at last the fiend stood in the smithy to claim his due. The smith was given one chance: to name, without pause, something real to match each number from one to twelve. With a nimble tongue he matched them all, from the sun in the sky to the twelve apostles, and saved himself.

FAQ

Where is The Smith's Counting Duel in Vörå located?

The Smith's Counting Duel in Vörå is in Österbotten, Finland.

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Accounts are drawn from local folklore and visitor reports.