I remember when it made international news that road construction in Iceland was stopped, because of Elves who habited the area. People were excited that Icelanders still believe in magical creatures. Happy that they have 13 Yules instead of one Santa Claus. Outraged that the mother of Yules is a disgusting ogre who eats little kids. Surprised that they have Icelandic Elf School where they teach about hidden people. Do Icelanders really believe in these magical creatures? The only correct answer is: yes and no. These beliefs are rooted and still alive in their culture.It is a topic for a long discussion, but today Icelandic folklore is only the introduction topic for a post about polish beliefs. [wersja polska w środku] Continue reading →