The Sorceress of Tessjö

Östra Nyland · Finland · Site of legend

A man eavesdropping on the sorceress's nightly visitors was saved by a single blessing at bedtime.

In Tessjö in Pernå lived a sorceress who cured the sick. A man seeking help, told to wait until morning, lay down in her shed. At midnight dark powers came driving, and the woman bade them slay the sleeper - but they could not, for he had blessed himself in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost.

FAQ

Where is The Sorceress of Tessjö located?

The Sorceress of Tessjö is in Östra Nyland, Finland.

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Accounts are drawn from local folklore and visitor reports.