The Treasure Seekers

legend · Sweden · Scandinavian

In Swedish folk belief, those who seek buried treasures must maintain absolute silence or the search will be in vain. Four men form a party to unearth treasures in Josäterdal. As they dig, supernatural illusions appear — an officer, soldiers firing at them, a red calf, a gallows. One digger wears a red shirt that catches the spirits' attention. When a voice cries out 'Shall we begin with him wearing the red shirt?' the man flees in panic.

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