Risin ok Kellingin

The Faroese legend of the Giant and the Hag.

The giant and the Hag (the condition of men throughout history has often involved exposure to ugly women).

Once upon a time, the jötnar in Iceland were envious and decided that they wanted Færeyjar (Føroyar/Faroe Islands). So the giant and the hag (his nagging wife) were sent down to the Faroe Islands to bring them back.

They reached the north-westernmost…