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Collections

The Norwegian Folklore Archives spans a wide range of genres and types of material. The archive contains paper archives, photographs, sound recordings, art and objects.

Magic in Norway
- Grimoires, witchcraft trial records, and magic legends
Folketales and legends
- Folktales and legends from the entire country
Life stories
- Autobiographical stories about Norwegian society and everyday life
Life and health
- Beliefs and customs related to life and health
Personal milestones and annual holidays
- Customs and traditions relating to major events in family and social life

For more information about the collections and material available online, please see the norwegian webpages.