Icelandic Life
Folk legend and faith: the life of Eiríkur of Vogsósar in Icelandic tales
Eiríkur Magnússon, a 17th-century priest, lives on in Icelandic folklore as a learned man whose magical skills sparked both fascination and anecdote.
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Icelandic Life
Witch trials in Iceland and why most accused sorcerers were men
Iceland's history of witch trials reveals a unique relationship with magic, distinct gender patterns among the accused, and Danish influence during the 17th century.