The Seal Woman (Kópakonan)

The Seal Woman (Kópakonan)

Myths & Legends · 2020-12-18

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.

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Podcasts about myths and legends from the Faroe Islands, created by Visit Faroe Islands.

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