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Description
In Värend, the old name of this part of Småland, a mythical being was known as GLO-SO. The word GLO means to stare. The word SO means a female pig. Gloson was a huge white pig, large as a snowplough. The eyes were big like saucers made of fire. Her back looked like a saw, sharp as razor blades. When she grunts the ground shakes. If Gloson spots an honest Christian human being at night, she tries to run between the legs and split the person in two.
Story
When the weather was very bad people used to say ”Now it is such a night when Gloson is out,” Bad weather was usually called Gloso weather. Late one night, Ida, the young chambermaid, was leaving Huseby castle after finishing her work. King Oscar II was visiting Huseby for a few days and that meant a lot of extra work .The rain was pouring down and the wind was blowing when she walked through the dark gravel road, lined with trees towards the old forge. Suddenly the ground started shaking and she heard some terrible grunting. ”Oh no”, Ida said loudly to herself, ”I sincerely hope it is not Gloson”. But when Ida saw two big round eyes, that shone like fire, charging towards her, she knew. Immediately she crossed her legs and put her arms like a cross above her chest. When Gloson was just in front of Ida, she grunted and turned away amongs the trees. Thank goodness for my grandmother, who taught me how to protect myself from Gloson, Ida thought. She took a deep breath and continued walking home.
HOW YOU CAN PROTECT YOURSELF
Cross your legs because the Christian cross removes the power of Gloson. Cross your arms and fingers as well. For safety you can also cross your eyes.