Supernatural Iceland: Elves
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- Опубліковано 6 лют 2022
- Welcome to Supernatural Iceland! In this episode we take a peak into the world of the infamous Icelandic elves, or 'hidden folk'. Elvish tales are a huge part of Icelandic folklore, and continue to have a big impact on Icelandic society even in recent times.
Join Valur Grettisson, editor-in-chief of Reykjavík Grapevine, as he explores the world of folklore, other-worldly visits and strange happenings in Iceland. Meet ghosts, ghouls, goblins and even UFOs as we travel around the country seeking out the the strange and unusual.
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Greetings from Michigan USA . My mother was Icelandic and I grew up with these stories❄️🌞
My mother was born in Hafnafjordur. She attended school right across from the rock where you saw the lights. My Aunt and Uncle owned a printing shop close to the hospital there. I also lived with them for a short time. Most of my family still lives there. I also lived in Reykjavik. I also knew the story about the road, but you gave me more detail.I know my grandmother believed in the elves! Also the Icelandic horses have the best gait to ride! Very smooth!
I find myself grinning while listening to these folk tales. I realise my face hurts from smiling at the end of the video. Always a pleasure to see Polly and learn more about Iceland.
I grew up partly outside of Keflavik. Huldu folk tales were told to kids and and if you were naughty an elf or a giantess would come and steal you away! It worked! 😁 Polly was so cute waiting for you to finish today.
Polly has to be an elf. A part white, part black elf.
You're an amazing storyteller, Valur! I didn't know about Iceland's Hidden People before this. I love that your mother passed this folklore on to you, and that each generation keeps the tradition. Here in the US often things like that have been lost in the "melting pot."
Brilliant! Great story…plus Icelandic horses are fantastic. Thanks guys…and Polly 👍🏼
Great commentary, videography and scenery. Thank You Valur, Art and Polly.
What stunning scenery! Hope to be there at the end of August and have already booked hotels because Grapevine informed me that you expect 1 million visitors this year. Thank you for the tip! Blönduos is definitely on the list, both for scenery and their textile Museum. With any luck, we might encounter some elves. Nice to see Polly at the end of the video.❤️
Incredible scenery in Iceland and shot beautifully by Art. And great stories about the elves. Been reading about them lately and very intrigued. Whether or not they are true or Icelandic folklore. Nice surprise to see Polly at the end! Hope you survived the Red Alert day safely! Sounded like some real nasty weather!
Icelanders' Schrödinger's 'Elf Belief' paradox...
Intriguing! Great storytelling, Valur. Thanks for sharing your experience of seeing such a light as a very young child. Gave me the shivers. Had an odd experience as a young child that I have never been able to explain away, nor has any one else. The world is an amazing place.
Keep this up! I love hearing about Icelandic folklore! Can’t wait to visit there again!
It just seems like there are so many places in Iceland where the local geography is breathtaking! Our state has mountains about 3 hours drive away from where I live, and they're beautiful, but to be around that as much as you all get to be, I just can't imagine! And of course, Art's beautiful filming of everything just adds to the majesty of it all!
It is intriguing how different Icelandic elves are to those of much of the western world. Thankyou Valur for explains their origins and their differences so clearly. Iceland has a lovely feel of old meets new around every (beautiful) corner. Thanks so much Valur (& Art & Polly). 👏
Very nice story! I was wondering where Polly was hiding or off playing with a elve. Loved your sweater!
You are wonderful storyteller 💕
Great story. Elves are very intriguing creatures/persons. I remember the story about the road. I think I read a thriller over this story. And I have been told there are more places in Iceland where they had to change the road because of the elves.
Loved this episode so much! Thank you for sharing these interesting Icelandic stories! 🙏🌞💕📕