MYTHS & LEGENDS
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A place is nothing without its shared stories, and the Faroe Islands are packed with them. Myths and legends have been passed down from generation to generation for centuries, often for a very long time before being finally recorded in writing. Visit Faroe Islands has taken it one step further and created audio recordings of some of the most spine-tingling and interesting myths and legends from the Faroe Islands.
A visit to the Faroes is not so much a holiday as a vacation in myth – raw, brutal, unbearable, magnificent."
Sean Thomas, The Spectator
Roykstovan in Kirkjubøur
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Kópakonan in Mikladalur
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Koltur heritage site
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Saint Ólav's Church, Kirkjubøur
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Myths and legends are often rooted in particular places, and yet the general themes tend to be surprisingly universal. These myths and legends take place in the Faroe Islands, but are relatable and fascinating as they are rooted in general human experience. Interwoven with our overall understanding of history are the threads of myths and legends; these shape and colour our understanding of both our past and our present.
Read about or listen to audio recordings of some of the islands’ most well-known myths and legends.
The Myths of the Faroe's
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While you are out exploring the 18 wild islands, there are hidden legends where you can discover the true tales of the Faroe Islands; Faroese legends of wizards, Vikings, and huldres—and it is completely free!
Click the link below to view a map of QR code locations nationwide. At each site, simply scan to hear the tales where they’re said to have unfolded.
Listen and immerse yourself in old Faroese legends!
