The Folk Stories Of Iceland
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The Folk Stories Of Iceland
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Author : Einar Ólafur Sveinsson
language : en
Publisher: Viking Society for Northern Research University College
Release Date : 2003
The Folk Stories Of Iceland written by Einar Ólafur Sveinsson and has been published by Viking Society for Northern Research University College this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Social Science categories.
In Iceland, people do not compose verse just to comfort themselves; they worship poetry and believe in it. In poetry is a power which rules men's lives and health, governs wind and sea. This book contains an account of the various types of Icelandic folk-story, their origins and sources, the folk-beliefs they represent, and their meanings.
Icelandic Folk Tales
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Author : Hjörleifur Helgi Stefánsson
language : en
Publisher: The History Press
Release Date : 2020-11-30
Icelandic Folk Tales written by Hjörleifur Helgi Stefánsson and has been published by The History Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-11-30 with Fiction categories.
Iceland is a country where stories are as important as history. When Vikings settled the island, they brought their tales with them. Every rock, hot spring and waterfall seems to have its own story. Cruel man-eating trolls rub shoulders with beautiful elves, whose homes are hidden from mortal view. Vengeful ghosts envy the living, seeking to drag lost loves into their graves – or they may simply demand a pinch of your snuff. Some of the stories in this collection are classic Icelandic tales, while others are completely new to English translation. Hjörleifur has always been deeply interested in the rich lore of his island. His grandparents provided a second home in his upbringing and taught him much about the past through their own way of life. Hjörleifur is dedicated to breathing fresh life into the stories he loves.
Icelandic Folk And Fairy Tales
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Author : Jón Árnason
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1987
Icelandic Folk And Fairy Tales written by Jón Árnason and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987 with Fairy tales categories.
Collection of popular Icelandic folk and fairy tales translated into English. Arranged under three headings: elves and trolls, ghosts and sorcerers, and miscellaneous tales.
Icelandic Folktales And Legends
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Author : Jacqueline Simpson
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 1972
Icelandic Folktales And Legends written by Jacqueline Simpson and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1972 with Fiction categories.
A translated selection devoted to supernatural beings, ghosts, and magic practices.
The Guardians Of Iceland And Other Icelandic Folk Tales
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Author : Heidi Herman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016-10-24
The Guardians Of Iceland And Other Icelandic Folk Tales written by Heidi Herman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-24 with Young Adult Fiction categories.
Trolls and Hidden Folk are a part of daily life in Iceland. This collection of Icelandic folklore and legends comes from the days of the Vikings. The twenty-five short stories are centuries old and have been updated for today's readers of all ages. Children and adults alike will love to delve into this fantastic collection of traditional Icelandic fairy tales and legends. These short stories of trolls, elves with magical powers, and Hidden People have been passed down from generation to generation. First written down a hundreds of years ago, the stories are now brought together and updated for a modern audience, so now you too can read about the trolls who freely roamed Iceland, the race of Hidden People with strong magical powers and of the four powerful beings who still protect Iceland from invaders to this day. Packed full of fascinating myths, this collection of folklore is a must for anyone wanting to discover a world of mermaids and mermen, giants, shape-shifting seals and dragons in disguise.
The Little Book Of The Hidden People
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Author : Alda Sigmundsdóttir
language : en
Publisher: Little Books Publishing
Release Date : 2022-01-21
The Little Book Of The Hidden People written by Alda Sigmundsdóttir and has been published by Little Books Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-21 with Social Science categories.
Icelandic folklore is rife with tales of elves and hidden people that inhabited hills and rocks in the landscape. But what do those elf stories really tell us about the Iceland of old and the people who lived there? In this book, author Alda Sigmundsdóttir presents twenty translated elf stories from Icelandic folklore, along with fascinating notes on the context from which they sprung. The international media has had a particular infatuation with the Icelanders’ elf belief, generally using it to propagate some kind of “kooky Icelanders” myth. Yet Iceland’s elf folklore, at its core, reflects the plight of a nation living in abject poverty on the edge of the inhabitable world, and its people’s heroic efforts to survive, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. That is what the stories of the elves, or hidden people, are really about. In a country that was, at times, virtually uninhabitable, where poverty was endemic and death and grief a part of daily life, the Icelanders nurtured a belief in a world that existed parallel to their own. This was the world of the hidden people, which more often than not was a projection of the most fervent dreams and desires of the human population. The hidden people lived inside hillocks, cliffs, or boulders, very close to the abodes of the humans. Their homes were furnished with fine, sumptuous objects. Their clothes were luxurious, their adornments beautiful. Their livestock was better and fatter, their sheep yielded more wool than regular sheep, their crops were more bounteous. They even had supernatural powers: they could make themselves visible or invisible at will, and they could see the future. To the Icelanders, stories of elves and hidden people are an integral part of the cultural and psychological fabric of their nation. They are a part of their identity, a reflection of the struggles, hopes, resilience, and endurance of their people. What you will read about in The Little Book of the Hidden People: • The fascination in the international media: why are they so obsessed with elves? • The meaning of elf: what do hidden people stories tell us about the psyche of the Icelanders of old? • The elves' badassery—they could make or break your fortune so you’d better be nice! • The ljúflingar ... hidden men who became the lovers of mortal women • Glamorous and regal: why were the elves so damn good-looking? • The grim realities: what do scholars believe about all those children abducted by elves? ... and so much more!
Icelandic Folk Legends
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Author : Alda Sigmundsdóttir
language : en
Publisher: Little Books Publishing
Release Date : 2022-01-19
Icelandic Folk Legends written by Alda Sigmundsdóttir and has been published by Little Books Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-19 with Social Science categories.
The Icelandic nation has a long and rich history of storytelling. Throughout centuries characterized by hardship, poverty, and dark winters, the Icelanders kept their spirits high and moral values intact by telling each other stories. In this collection of 15 Icelandic folk legends, we get a glimpse of the worldview of the Icelanders in centuries past as they endeavored to understand and cope with the natural phenomena around them. There are stories of malicious ghosts, outlaws living in carved-out boulders, hidden people residing in grassy knolls, trolls that are tripped up by their own stupidity, and much more. In addition, there is one story exemplifying a fairy tale motif that scholars have discovered to be unique to Iceland: that of the good stepmother (The Story of Himinbjörg). Throughout we get a powerful sense of the Icelanders’ beliefs, values, and fears, as well as their strong need to cling to all that was pure and good.
Icelandic Folk Legends
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Author : Alda Sigmundsdottir
language : en
Publisher: Little Books Publishing
Release Date : 2017-11-21
Icelandic Folk Legends written by Alda Sigmundsdottir and has been published by Little Books Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-21 with Folk literature, Icelandic categories.
The Icelandic nation has a long and rich history of storytelling. Throughout centuries characterized by hardship, poverty and dark winters, the Icelanders kept their spirits high and moral values intact by telling each other stories. In this collection of 15 Icelandic folk legends, we get a glimpse of the world-view of the Icelanders in centuries past as they endeavored to understand and cope with the natural phenomena around them. There are stories of malicious ghosts, outlaws living in carved-out boulders, hidden people residing in grassy knolls, trolls that are tripped up by their own stupidity, and much more. In addition, there is one story exemplifying a fairy tale motif that scholars have discovered to be unique to Iceland: that of the good stepmother (The Story of Himinbj
Icelandic Fairy Tales
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Author : Mrs. Angus W. Hall
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1897
Icelandic Fairy Tales written by Mrs. Angus W. Hall and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1897 with Folklore categories.
A Traveller S Guide To Icelandic Folk Tales
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Author : Jón R. Hjálmarsson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002
A Traveller S Guide To Icelandic Folk Tales written by Jón R. Hjálmarsson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Fairy tales categories.