Guðmundur B. Smárason
Guðmundur is a Ölfus-based nature enthusiast who loves hiking and photographing the Icelandic landscape.
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How a divine cross caused people both misery and joy
A divine cross brought miracles to those who believed. When the cross was burned to ashes, they collected the remains …
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How to make your dreams come true through the power of prayer
Almost a millennium ago, supernatural powers prompted men to build a church they called Strandarkirkja . Ever since it has been known as a miracle church. People travel from all over the world pouring out their heart’s desires inside its small interior. Promises of money, gold and precious things are offered in exchange for an answer to their prayers.
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Embrace the Festive Spirit: A Guide to Celebrating Iceland’s Lively Shrovetide Tradition
People eagerly await the arrival of Shrovetide. It is a time of celebration all around the world, passed down through generations, with […]
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The beautiful truth about the Norse gods revealed
Bjørn “Heathen Viking” Larssen Guðrúnarlaug, a geothermal tub. “I could have stayed here literally forever if anybody would deliver me pizza.” Photo […]
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Are The Heathen Really Lost And Actually Performing Magic In The Closet?
The Norse travellers anchored their ships on the shores of Iceland. Little did they know, as they unloaded their pagan idols it […]
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The truth About Witchcraft and Spells Gone Really Wrong
Ocean of witchcraft and spells Surrounded by a roaring ocean, the Icelandic people frequently turned to supernatural forces, such as witchcraft and […]
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What Happened When Executing Magic Turned Into A Deadly Confession?
Two insignificant farmers did as many had done before them and used magic staves for better fortune. Unfortunately, people who relied on […]
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