Lake Närsen, Dalarna, Sweden

Ampiaisen kivi

According to legends,a forest finn called Ampiainen used to sacrifice to ancient Gods on this stone. Forest finns are finns who in early 16th century moved from Savonia to the forest areas in Sweden. They were christians but still practiced some details of the ancient finn-ugric religions. Close to the stone there is a village called Narsen, documented as a settlement of forest finns.

2008-07-20

Taisto Nykänen

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