Iceland

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Lagarfljót Worm: Iceland’s Lake Serpent and the Truth Committee

The Lagarfljót worm is a serpent said to live in a long, silty lake in eastern Iceland. Chroniclers noted a “marvel” in ...

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Grýla and the Yule Lads

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The Yule Cat: Iceland’s Christmas Monster That Eats the Underdressed

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The Huldufólk: Iceland’s Hidden People and Their Real-World Influence

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