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EPISODE · Aug 9, 2025 · 10 MIN

Gävle (Yule) Goat Faces DESTRUCTION In This Swedish Town

from Mysteries of Mythology · host Eddie - Mysteries of Mythology

Every winter in the Swedish town of Gävle, a 13-meter-tall straw goat is erected in the town square—and almost every year, someone tries to burn it down. But this strange tradition has deep roots in ancient mythology. In this episode, we explore the legend of the Yule Goat and uncover how a fiery Nordic prank traces back to pagan rituals, Norse gods, and harvest spirits.

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