Havs (huge stones lifted to show energy) are scattered throughout the Faroe Islands, every with its personal story. Marjun's Lifting Stone (Marjunar Hav) lies within the small village of Mikladalur on the distant island of Kalsoy. In accordance with legend, within the sixteenth century, a younger girl from Norðnástovu who had grow to be pregnant out of wedlock lifted this immense stone to depart behind a legacy earlier than going through her punishment. On the time, such pregnancies had been thought of a grave crime, usually punished by demise.
The story recounts that whereas strolling with different ladies to examine on the cows, she stopped beside the stone and declared:
“I do know what lies in retailer for me: I'd moderately lose my life. Subsequently, this hav will likely be my solely legacy.”
Her final destiny stays unknown, whether or not she was executed or spared because of her extraordinary feat, however the stone was later moved right down to the village, the place it rests as we speak beside a sculptural tribute to the younger housemaid whose story nonetheless lingers in native reminiscence.
The stone is alleged to weigh 287.5 kilograms (634 kilos) and lies behind a fence close to the general public bathrooms in Mikladalur village.
