Written by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe for their classic book Norske Folkeeventyr, Soria Moria Castle (Soria Moria slott) is perhaps one of the best known Norwegian folktales. (Asbjørnsen and Moe were publishing folktales in the late 1830s and early 1840s.) It is the story of a journey to Soria Moria Castle and his… More Soria Moria Castle: The Eternal Search For Happiness
Scandinavian Superstitions – We are coming upon two seasonal times that are filled with superstitions and traditions – which for some people are interchangeable. October 31st, is All Hallows Day/Eve and in the northern hemisphere it is the day for recognizing the coming of winter. It was believed that all the evil spirits, goblins and… More Knock On Wood And Other Scandinavian Superstitions
This month’s Folklore/Folktale is from Norway. It is called the Nanny Who Wouldn’t Go Home For Supper. It is part of a large collection of folktales from around the world called Chain Tales or Cumulative Tales. Some popular chain tales include Green Eggs and Ham, Old McDonald’s Farm, the Gingerbread Man, and even The 12… More Scandinavian Folklore and Folktales #5: Chain Tale from Norway