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A fable about a fox preaching to gullible geese is illustrated in this 14th-century painting in a
church.
The land of trolls, elves, and witches!
Getting in touch with Swedish folk culture
means getting to know the old stories, as
well.  The culture that inspired the music
and dance was infused with a belief in the
supernatural and unexplainable.
On the tour you will hear the stories of
Näcken, the musician of the waterfalls, of
trolls, of giants, and of magic, curses, and
monsters.
Tributes to these stories are still found in
artwork throughout the land, and traditions
connected with them are still observed in
many customs practiced today.
You may see a lake with a sea monster,
or a stone that is said to have once been
a living troll.    In certain museums you can
see the paraphernalia used by practicing
witches.
On Midsummer Eve - the most magical of
nights - you can experience the
mysterious world of shadows.
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Folktales and
the Supernatural