The Eerie Folktales Behind Iceland’s Natural Wonders

The scenic country of Iceland is known for its friendly locals, jaw-dropping waterfalls, and some of the best views of the Aurora Borealis in the world. A lesser known aspect of the popular tourist destination is its quirky and distinctive folklore, which feature characters such as trolls, elves, ghosts, and fairies, and are integrated into

Release the Trolls: The Norse Mythology Prevalent in Popular Culture

Amazon’s upcoming Lord of the Rings series, which New Zealand’s taxpayers contributed US$114m towards just to keep in the country, reaffirms the fact that the world loves high fantasy. J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic was a fixture of pop culture long before Peter Jackson brought it to life on the big screen. But its permanence in the

Hunting For Mythical Creatures In The Furthest North

Hat? Check. Parka? Check. Gloves? Check. Some people might tell you that September is still technically summer. Some people would be wrong—at least when talking about Iceland. So, what can we do instead of sunbathing? How about some troll hunting? North Of The Wall The flow of tourists is already starting to ebb in Iceland,

Trip through some terrifying Icelandic folklore with Dagrún Ósk Jónsdóttir from TripleJ

Who are the hidden people? And what’s going on with the whole Christmas troll situation? As you may know, Iceland is not the most hospitable of landscapes (with respect). The Icelandic people have developed a very healthy respect for their frozen land, creating myths and legends to entertain and keep children (and idiotic adults) vigilant.