Icelandic folklore

Take a look at the interesting world of Icelandic folklore. Discover Icelandic folktales and creatures from elves to trolls. Find out more today.

On March 23, 1982, a group of 150 aggravated men and women arrived on nothing but a wing and a prayer at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization base in

A brief article focusing on the 'huldufólk' (sometimes referred to as 'elves'), supernatural beings in Icelandic and Faroese folklores.

Iceland has a rich history of folklore and legends. Read up on tales of trolls, elves and all sorts of monsters.

As part of my senior thesis project I illustrated and made a book of Icelandic folktales. Art and layout is inspired by illuminated manuscripts. All illustrations were done traditionally with gouache.

I recently discovered that Icelandic folklore includes a Yule Cat as a part of their traditions. This painting is loosely based on the Yule Cat. Instead of the kitty eating children who do not get a new piece of clothing for Christmas, this kitty has a protecting watchful eye over the solidarity of this little ... Read more

"Daughter of the Sea". Selkies are mythological creatures found in Faroese, Icelandic, Irish, and Scottish folklore. They are said to live as seals in the sea, but shed their skin to become human on land. The legend apparently originated on the Orkney and Shetland Islands and is very similar to those of swan maidens."

Kópakonan (Seal Woman) stamps from the Faroe Islands, designed by Edward Fuglø. More: https://intricatecantrips.wordpress.com/2017/04/29/kopakonan-seal-woman-of-the-faroe-islands-a-story-told-in-stamps/

The Scandinavian Folklore consists of a huge variety of creatures, good or evil, which have frightened people for centuries. They were often meant to scare children, but even today they are essential and important to the modern northern society. In the 1890's, something changed in the way common Scandinavians saw themselves and their culture. They looked back in time to rediscover their old myths and legends; folklore which had been forgotten because of the coming of Christianity. It was a…

While I love Krampus and am tickled that he has gained so much popularity here in the U.S. in the past few years, I think it is high time...