Selma

In Norwegian folklore, Selma (Norwegian: Seljordsormen, "Seljord serpent") is a legendary sea serpent said to inhabit the 13-kilometre-long (8-mile) Lake Seljord (Seljordsvatnet) in Seljord, Telemark, Norway.

The sea serpent Selma has been featured in the coat of arms of Seljord since 1989. Designed by sculptor Trygve Magnus Barstad, the arms display Selma in gold against a red background.

This mysterious creature has been a subject of local discussion for centuries, with numerous witness accounts of encounters, particularly during hot, quiet summer days. The oldest written documentation of the creature dates back to 1750, when it allegedly encircled a rowboat belonging to a man from Bø who was crossing the lake from Ulvenes to Nes.