Soria Moria slott

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A Norwegian folktale

Soria Moria slott

Soria Moria Castle

Halvor goes to sea, rescues three princesses, and loses them again by breaking a promise. Then his real journey to Soria Moria Castle begins.

A young traveler looks across misty Norwegian mountains toward a golden castle.

Part 1 · Away from the ashes

Halvor drar til sjøs

Halvor goes to sea

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Part 2 · The first castle

Prinsessen og det tunge sverdet

The princess and the heavy sword

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Part 3 · Further inland

Tre, seks og ni hoder

Three, six, and nine heads

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Part 4 · The journey home

Ringen og løftet

The ring and the promise

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Part 5 · Without magic

Jakten begynner

The search begins

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Part 6 · Across moors and mountains

Med vestenvinden

With the west wind

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Part 7 · At Soria Moria

Den rette brudgommen

The true bridegroom

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Check your understanding

How much did you understand?

Answer in English to check your understanding of the Norwegian story.

1.What makes Halvor leave the fireplace at home?
2.How can Halvor use the trolls’ swords?
3.Which promise does Halvor break?
4.Who guides Halvor on the last part of the journey to Soria Moria?
5.How does the princess recognize Halvor at the wedding?

After reading

What the story shows us

Halvor grows from a passive boy into someone who acts, makes mistakes, and takes responsibility for putting them right. The way back is longer than the way out, but he keeps going.