Myths & Legends

Myths and legends have fed the imagination of Faroe Islanders for centuries. 

Stories of giants and witches, kings and battles, hidden people and magical creatures are found on all 18 islands.

These myths and legends may hold truths that can unlock the secrets of our ancient origins.

This is the story of Kópakonan, the seal woman who was trapped on land as a human after shedding her seal skin. 

Myths and legends have fed the imagination of Faroe Islanders for centuries. 
 
Stories of giants and witches, kings and battles, hidden people and magical creatures are found on all 18 islands.
 
These myths and legends may hold truths that can unlock the secrets of our ancient origins. 
 
This is the story of the Nix, a sea creature that lures people close before dragging them into a lake. 

Myths and legends have fed the imagination of Faroe Islanders for centuries. 
 
Stories of giants and witches, kings and battles, hidden people and magical creatures are found on all 18 islands.
 
 These myths and legends may hold truths that can unlock the secrets of our ancient origins. 

This is the story of Snæbjørn, a strong and brave farmhand who must flee to the mountains after committing a horrible crime. 

Myths and legends have fed the imagination of Faroe Islanders for centuries. 

Stories of giants and witches, kings and battles, hidden people and magical creatures are found on all 18 islands.

These myths and legends may hold truths that can unlock the secrets of our ancient origins. 

This is the story of the Risin & Kellingin, the giant and the witch from Iceland who tried to steal the Faroe Islands.