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

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Are Icelanders really like that?? Such has been the million-dollar question since the release of “Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga” last summer. Featuring Lars Ericksson (Will Farrell) and Sigrit Eiríksdóttir (Rachel McAdams) as pop duo Fire Saga, the movie centers around Lars’ life-long desire to not only get into Eurovision, but also win. His bandmate, Sigrit, believes that Iceland’s elves are key to that quest. The Netflix hit (#1 in Iceland upon release) has had viewers in…

About half of the Icelandic people firmly believe in elves—learn about the resident magical creatures and how you can see them on your visit.

One of the most common questions I'm asked is if fairies have physicality, if they are tangible beings. This is rooted I think in the common idea perpetuated especially in new age and post-Victorian fairy belief that these beings are entirely energy or thoughtforms, creatures that can be perceived by the mind but lack physical reality in this world. So let's dig into this shall we? Arthur Rackham The simple answer is: yes, no, and maybe. Because, really, nothing with fairies is simple. The…

Iceland takes its elves so seriously, it has an Elf School to teach people about them.

Have you heard of Icelandic elves?🧝🧝‍♀️ We know everything about them – join the folklore tour to uncover their secret homes, hear magical tales, and maybe even spot one yourself😉 #iceland #elves #reykjavik

Discover the realm of Iceland's folklore, from elves to the very mysterious Huldufolk. Delve into the tales and cultural significance of these mythical beings.

John Bauer