# Mystic Iceland

> True stories and folklores


## Posts

- [The Haunting of Skólavörðuholt](https://mysticiceland.com/the-haunting-of-skolavorduholt/): Skólavörðuholt, Reykjavík’s scenic hill, hides a dark past: the infamous Steinunn Sveinsdóttir’s murder, scandal, and restless spirit still haunt the city.
- [The explorer Leifur Eiriksson](https://mysticiceland.com/the-explorer-leifur-eiriksson/): Read about Viking brawl, abolishments, religion and discoveries
- [Top of the hill](https://mysticiceland.com/reykjavik-schoolcairn/): This city has witnessed the arrival of the first settlers, the devastating effects of the Black Death, and the impact of WWII... 
- [The Icelandic Horse: Legends, Myths, and Worship](https://mysticiceland.com/the-icelandic-horse-legends-myths-and-worship/): The horse has been a part of our mystic history since the existence of the Norse gods. The Icelandic horse has been worshipped, sacrificed and eaten. Find out more ...
- [People have visions of Strandarkirkja and spirits of ancient inhabitants](https://mysticiceland.com/people-have-visions-of-strandarkirkja-and-spirits-of-ancient-inhabitants/): People have visions of Strandarkirkja and spirits of ancient inhabitants. The power of healing and vision of ancestors teaching the true ...
- [How Supernatural Forces Effectively Protected The People](https://mysticiceland.com/supernatural-forces-protect-people/): Supernatural forces chose the spot for the church. The people now needed the help of these same forces to protect the church from being taken away from them.
- [Elísabet Rut](https://mysticiceland.com/photographer-elisabet/): Elísabet is a storyteller who loves to visit the locations she writes about and capture moments in history.
- [Guðmundur B. Smárason](https://mysticiceland.com/photographer-gudmundur/): Guðmundur is a Ölfus-based nature enthusiast who loves hiking and photographing the Icelandic landscape.
- [How a divine cross caused people both misery and joy](https://mysticiceland.com/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 ...
- [Reykjavík Street Art](https://mysticiceland.com/reykjavik-street-art/)
- [Hveragerði Street Art](https://mysticiceland.com/hveragerdi-street-art/)
- [How to make your dreams come true through the power of prayer](https://mysticiceland.com/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. 
- [Embrace the Festive Spirit: A Guide to Celebrating Iceland's Lively Shrovetide Tradition](https://mysticiceland.com/shrovetide-iceland-style/): People eagerly await the arrival of Shrovetide. It is a time of celebration all around the world, passed down through generations, with roots in Christian and Roman Catholic traditions. In the small and the snowy country of Iceland, people prepare for the festivities that lay ahead. In homes across the country, family members of all ages are busy baking the traditional Icelandic pastry known as “bolla”. These cream-filled buns are a staple of Shrovetide, and everyone looks forward to indulging in the sweet and satisfying treat. Bolludagur (Shrove Sunday/Monday) Bun Day advertisement by Hagkaup in Fréttablaðið by Timarit.is licensed under CC PDM […]
- [The beautiful truth about the Norse gods revealed](https://mysticiceland.com/norse-gods/): Bjørn “Heathen Viking” Larssen Guðrúnarlaug, a geothermal tub. “I could have stayed here literally forever if anybody would deliver me pizza.” Photo by Bjørn In 1977 the Norse gods sent off the adventurous soul of a future Icelander took a wrong turn on its way to earth. With a broken GPS unit, the poor soul derailed and ended up inside a newborn baby boy in Poland. Things weren’t always easy living under a communistic regime. For instance, the boy often found himself standing in line for hours to buy bread. He was so desperately hoping they wouldn’t run out before […]
- [Are The Heathen Really Lost And Actually Performing Magic In The Closet?](https://mysticiceland.com/are-the-heathen-really-lost/): The Norse travellers anchored their ships on the shores of Iceland. Little did they know, as they unloaded their pagan idols it was the beginning of a nation of sorcery and witchcraft. A thousand years later, the Norwegian king’s messengers arrived with the intention of converting the heathen people to Christendom. Despite their efforts, the heathen population refused to convert so the king changed his tactics. What was to be the fate of the unbelievers? Would the heathen people really be lost for good? Or were they actually performing magic in secret? Children become targets Desperate to rid Iceland of […]
- [The truth About Witchcraft and Spells Gone Really Wrong](https://mysticiceland.com/witchcraft-and-spells/): Ocean of witchcraft and spells Surrounded by a roaring ocean, the Icelandic people frequently turned to supernatural forces, such as witchcraft and spells for help. The sea was full of mysticism, something many fishermen will confirm. Consequently, the blurred lines between witchcraft and mirage were often hard to distinguish. On the other hand, there was no doubt in their minds what forces were at play. Pacific Ocean at Brimketill Aphrodite – mouse of witchcraft and spells At the bottom of the ocean lives a fascinating creature called Aphrodite aculeata, often called the sea mouse (Flæðarmús). The worm has beautiful hexagonal cylinders […]
- [What Happened When Executing Magic Turned Into A Deadly Confession?](https://mysticiceland.com/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 magic suffered dearly when Christianity attacked their heathenry. Furthermore, the witch-hunt rampaging through Europe had made its way to Iceland and scaring the people. So, when Egill and Grímur were preparing magic spells, the devil was not a part of their ritual. Besides, the devil is a Christian belief, not a heathen one. Under those circumstances, the two farmers arrived at court to face the inevitable charges. Before they knew it, executing magic turned into a deadly confession. […]
- [How Do Spirit Guides Help People Overcome Hopeless Paths?](https://mysticiceland.com/spirit-guides-help-people/): As soon as he said those words, he felt a spirit-being attach itself to his right side, on his bare skin. The spirit-being was so tight up against him it was like his Siamese twin.
- [How a Woman Made A Daring Escape From Devoted Witch-hunters](https://mysticiceland.com/escape-from-witch-hunters/): It had been less than a year since the three men Þórður, Egill and Grímur burned to death when the epileptic epidemic flared up again. But, this time the symptoms were worse than before. Women screamed as if their life depended on it and fell to the ground frothing at the mouth like rabid dogs. Under those circumstances, Margrét made a daring escape from devoted witch-hunters. Part 3 Read Part 1 Part 2 Part 4 Runs in the family Gilsbrekkuheiði. View of Ísafjarðardjúp with Snæfjallaströnd, Hádegisfjall and Óshyrna in the distance. The epidemic seemed to be more like a curse […]
- [How to Frame Obnoxious People For Executing Black Magic Spells](https://mysticiceland.com/executing-black-magic-spells/): It’s 1668 and the seizure hysteria was flaring back up again. With Margrét out of the picture the people continued pointing their fingers at suspecting sorcerers. Therefore, it was time to figure out who was executing black magic spells this time. Part 4. Read Part 1 , Part 2 and Part 3 Accusations Siggi mus Photo: Norðurfjörður, the location of the farmstead that Sigmundur took over from Eyjólfur. Back in Trékyllisvík, the neighbors Sigmundur Valgarðsson and Eyjólfur Jónsson had been feuding over the land ownership for quite some time. On May 22nd, 1669, Sigmundur decided to level up his battle […]
- [Hafsteinn Björnsson](https://mysticiceland.com/hafsteinn-bjornsson/): Hafsteinn passed away before the Department of Transportation finished communicating with the Hidden People through Hafsteinn.
- [Great Magic Fueled by Desire for Unlimited Riches](https://mysticiceland.com/great-magic-fueled-by-desire-for-unlimited-riches/): On a barren and unstable island, the people of Iceland fought an unrelenting battle for survival against the unforgiving forces of nature. They endured harsh living conditions, particularly during the long, cold, and dark winters, where they struggled to find enough sustenance to survive. The crops they harvested were barely enough to feed themselves, let alone their livestock, forcing them to make a difficult choice – to slaughter their precious animals for food, or let them starve. As they grappled with this dilemma, whispers of a great magic, a spell that could conjure unlimited wealth, circulated among the people  – […]
- [The wildest night of the year: New Year's Eve](https://mysticiceland.com/new-years-eve-in-iceland/): It’s New Year’s Eve in Iceland and the elves are out! Look for them and you might spot them as they search for a new home. This is their time to cross the dimensional plane and make themselves visible to humans. But first, let’s eat. In Iceland, we love a socialized dinner, which we eat around 18:00-19:00. The table is laden with delicious meat, caramelized potatoes, red cabbage, peas, and Appelsín (orange soda). Everyone is invited Once everyone is full and the dishes are clean, it’s time to take the party outside and head out to the nearby Áramótabrenna or the New Year’s bonfire. The bonfires normally start […]
- [How to help the dead with unfinished business](https://mysticiceland.com/how-to-help-the-dead/): That's how the spiritists knew how to help the dead this time. Each time was slightly different, but they had learned that we need closure on events in this life to rest in the next. Therefore, we need to do what we can to help them on their journey.
- [How to Frame Obnoxious People For Executing Black Magic Spells](https://mysticiceland.com/how-to-frame-obnoxious-people-for-executing-black-magic-spells/): It’s 1668 and the seizure hysteria was flaring back up again. With Margrét out of the picture the people continued pointing their fingers at … How to Frame Obnoxious People For Executing Black Magic Spells
- [Why People Suffered Ruthless Persecution For Executing Magic Spells](https://mysticiceland.com/why-people-suffered-ruthless-persecution-for-executing-magic-spells/): In the fall of 1652 a bizarre epidemic swept through the tiny town of Trékyllisvík.  The town’s God-fearing inhabitants were all gathered in the … Why People Suffered Ruthless Persecution For Executing Magic Spells
- [Why magic is for the good of the common people](https://mysticiceland.com/magic-is-for-the-good-of-the-common-people/): In Iceland magic is a big part of our past. It was used in various ways, most importantly, magic is for the good of the common people.
- [How To Make Devoted Believers Out Of Unwavering Skeptics](https://mysticiceland.com/how-to-make-devoted-believers/): making anyone believe anything. Not to mention, nobody likes to be told what to be devoted to. What is more, forcing a certain belief can have the opposite effect where the skeptic will do anything in their power to disobey. Devout skeptic Hverfisgata 70 where Valgerður grew up. Growing up in a home where the supernatural was a daily mention didn’t convince little Valgerður Gísladóttir (1902-1979) that it was at all true. God-fearing and well respected artists frequently visited their home on Hverfisgata 70. However, if any of them had the ability to convince her it would be the spiritists Einar […]
- [Haraldur Níelsson (1868-1928)](https://mysticiceland.com/haraldur-nielsson/): Like so many other prominent figures in Iceland, Haraldur started his education at the Learned School in Reykjavík. After graduation he went on to study at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark. During his college years, religion was always present in his life. It was what he practiced, what he studied and what he contemplated. Needless to say, this time period shaped the foundation of his belief system. The newly graduated priest returned to Iceland where he got a job as a Professor of Theology at the University of Iceland. The young and malleable theology students admired their Professor and […]
- [Einar Hjörleifsson Kvaran (1859-1938)](https://mysticiceland.com/einar-hjorleifsson-kvaran/): Einar Kvaran was born on the ancient parish, Vallanes. Both his father and grandfather were priests and hoped that one day mom’s favorite boy would walk in their footsteps. It was normal to receive elementary education at home and with a priest as a father, religion weighed heavy on the curriculum. Needless to say, Einar became very familiar with the Bible and its teachings. Not like his father In the Before photo the old church during Einar’s time is on the left. The new one on the right was built in 1930. Being a deep thinker by nature, the gospel […]
- [Why People Suffered Ruthless Persecution For Executing Magic Spells](https://mysticiceland.com/persecution-for-executing-magic-spells/): In the fall of 1652 a bizarre epidemic swept through the tiny town of Trékyllisvík.  The town’s God-fearing inhabitants were all gathered in the small church in Árnes when suddenly the congregation suffered intense burping fits and extremely bloating. Under those circumstances, it was quite obvious that a sorcerer was behind this horrific ordeal. And thus, the persecution for executing magic spells was on. Part 1 Read part 2 part 3 part 4 Infected Árneskirkja. This is the older Árnes Church. A newer church was built across the street. The horrific convulsing illness continued the following year and so, this magic spell continued […]
- [Oath of Compurgation](https://mysticiceland.com/oath-of-compurgation/): It used to be the case that individuals charged with a crime could set themselves free by making an oath. Depending on the type of oath, the accused would be set free if the oath helpers confirmed that the oath was in fact truthful. The oath defendant didn’t have to concern themselves with the actual crime the accused was being charged with. This was because the oath was about the credibility and the character of the accused. There are four different types of compurgation oaths: Einseiðr: defendant only Lýrittareiðr: defendant and 2 oath helpers Séttareiðr: defendant and 5 oath helpers […]
- [Baðstofa](https://mysticiceland.com/badstofa/): The word baðstofa originates from the ancient Swedish word badstufva and the Danish word badstue. In English this would translate to something like bath-room. As the word implies, this part of the house was originally used as sauna. Or that is to say, the room where water was poured on hot stones was called baðstofa. During the 15th century this room had evolved into the main livingspace/bedroom in farms across the country. The people on the farm used this room for entertainment, work, sleep and to eat. With the same token, this was often where the elderly passed away.  Not […]
- [How to Perform Sorcery](https://mysticiceland.com/witchcraft-and-sorcery-8/):  Instructions on how to perform sorcery survives Memorial of the Icelandic pastor, Björn Halldórsson (1724-1794), who first cultivated potatoes in Sauðlauksdalur in the Westfjords. “Sunny” by Rob Oo is licensed under CC BY 2.0. Paganism and witchcraft had been a part of Icelandic culture since the very beginning and Christianity wasn’t going to stop that. In fact, many continued their old pagan habits, but adding the Christian god into their practice. Landscape in Strandir in the Westfjords where sorcery was heavily practiced. “Scenes from the Strandir coast in the Westfjords” by Jennifer Boyer is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0. When it comes to practicing […]
- [Poltergeist Activities in Iceland](https://mysticiceland.com/poltergeist-activities-in-iceland/):  Tables moved and plates broke Kálfshamarsvík Lighthouse. Saurar farm is on the other side (north) of the lighthouse. Mariejirousek Gracing the artic circle just north of Kálfshamarsvík lighthouse is a small farm called Saurar. Overlooking the Nordic Sea, only a short stretch of water separates it from southeastern Greenland.  Map of the ocean between Greenland, Iceland and Norway. The yellow dot shows the location of Saurar. Paul Homewood It’s the tail end of winter in 1964 and the hybrid turf house still stands, notwithstanding its questionable foundation and poor structural condition. The roof is topped with large stone slabs to protect […]
- [The legend of Sólveig](https://mysticiceland.com/the-legend-of-solveig/): The utter agony of love Glaumbær. mariejirousek   Being in love with a priest was a foolish thing for Sólveig. She was a simple maid from an insignificant family line. Reverend Oddur Gíslason (1740-1786) was the son of a bishop, so whether he loved his housekeeper or not was irrelevant. Marrying her would dishonor his parents and look bad for his and his family’s social status.  The young Sólveig didn’t give up hope and almost a decade of tending to Oddur’s home, she still longed for becoming more than just a housekeeper.  She had been in Oddur’s household since 1768 and […]
- [11 great foods people should serve during the Midwinter Festival](https://mysticiceland.com/food-people-serve-during-the-midwinter-festival/): Stuff the testicles and ram fat into the shaved and singed ball sack. Sew the sack shut and boil it. Pickle them in sour whey and slice
- [Who Really Is This Smug Robber Kertasníkir Yule Lad?](https://mysticiceland.com/kertasnikir-yule-lad/): Kertasníkir yule lad and is here to steal your candles. Even more, if he can't steal them, he'll beg for them.
- [Who Really Is This Greedy Starving Ketkrókur Yule Lad?](https://mysticiceland.com/ketkrokur-yule-lad/): This Ketkrókur yule lad is starving and is coming for your meat. Keep an eye on the table because he's hiding nearby.
- [Who Really Is This Smell Sensitive Gáttaþefur Yule Lad?](https://mysticiceland.com/gattathefur-yule-lad/): The tenth troublemaker yule lad to come arrives the night of December 21st. He is Gáttaþefur yule lad and has everyone in the house stressing about keeping the home clean. Big nosed nosy yule lad Gáttaþefur yule lad has an unusually long and hypersensitive nose. He uses this ability to locate laufabrauð (leaf bread) and other delicious freshly baked goods. However, leaf bread is his all time favorite. Because of this, I have added a video below on how to make it. Smelly house no presents Although Gáttaþefur yule lad’s favorite thing is Christmas baking, he also loves a clean […]
- [Who Really Is this Lurking Nosey Gluggagægir Yule Lad?](https://mysticiceland.com/gluggagaegir-yule-lad/): Before Gluggagægir yule lad breaks into your home, he peeps through all your windows to make sure he knows exactly what he's taking
- [Who Really Is This Scandalous Thug Bjúgnakrækir Yule Lad?](https://mysticiceland.com/bjugnakraekir-yule-lad/): The ninth and scandalous yule lad shows up the night of December 19th. He’s here to take your sausages. Indeed, this Bjúgnakrækir Yule Lad is a sausage swiper. At all cost Smoked sausage is called Bjúga in Icelandic and are among the most popular meats to smoke. Others are lamb and fish. Unfortunately for poor Bjúgnakrækir Yule Lad smoked sausages hang from the ceiling and he’s afraid of heights. Mom’s are not always the best Despite is fear of heights, he’ll climb up and snatch the sausage. This is because his mom, Grýla, is a horrible sausage maker. So, his […]
- [Who Really Is This Obsessed and Wondrous Skyrgámur Yule Lad?](https://mysticiceland.com/skyrgamur-yule-lad/): The eighth and porridge loving yule lad finally gets his turn on the night of December 18th. His name is Skyrgámur yule lad and absolutely loves skyr. In fact, he’s so glutton for skyr that he eats until it hurts in so much that he has no idea how to stop until it’s all gone. The skim  Skyr can be considered the Icelandic version of Greek Yoghurt. Back in the day, butter was a highly valued currency. However, butter was only a small part of the milk, so they had to figure out a way to store the rest of […]
- [Who Really Is This Frightening Noisy Hurðaskellir Yule Lad?](https://mysticiceland.com/hurdaskellir-yule-lad/): When you hear the stormy weather pounding on your home tonight, don't be afraid. It's just Hurðaskellir yule lad having a good old time.
- [Who Really Is This Hopeless Bowl Cleaner Askasleikir Yule Lad](https://mysticiceland.com/askasleikir-yule-lad/): Askasleikir yule lad comes after dinner and instead of sneaking into the kitchen he hides under the children's beds. 
- [Who Really Is Pot Lick Sneaky Pottasleikir Yule Lad?](https://mysticiceland.com/pottasleikir-yule-lad/): The fifth and very sneaky yule lad comes to town the night of December 15th. His name is Pottasleikir (Pot Licker) and loves licking the leftovers straight from the pot. Pottasleikir has a very long tongue and skillfully licks the pots shiny clean. However, Pottasleikir yule lad is very sneaky so never leave your pot unattended. Food sabotage The sneaky little Pottasleikir yule lad may show up before dinner time and watch as you cook. Because of this you must not walk away from your cooking because Pottasleikir is lurking nearby. Once you leave the kitchen he hurries in and […]
- [Who Really Is Spoon Loving Silly Þvörusleikir Yule Lad?](https://mysticiceland.com/silly-thvorusleikir-yule-lad/): The fourth and silly yule lad comes to town the night of December 14th. His name is Þvörusleikir (Spoon Licker) and will lick any spoon in sight. This silly Þvörusleikir yule lad is the tallest of them all. However, he’s a lot like his very short brother in that he loves to lick the dirty leftovers. Skin and bones Unlike most trolls, this silly Þvörusleikir yule lad is just skin and bones. This is because living off of licking spoons is no way to get your good and important nutrition. Therefore, Þvörusleikir suffers from malnutrition. This silly yule lad’s favorite […]
- [Every Child's Nightmare In One Obscene And Frightening Christmas Story](https://mysticiceland.com/frightening-christmas-story/): Grýla the ogre searches for children in ragged clothing. In fact, children who didn’t get new clothes for Christmas were the most delicious to the taste. Therefore, they were in more danger of ending up in her sack. At Christmas time she is every parent’s threat to a misbehaved child: “If you don’t behave, Grýla is coming to get you and take you away!” She truly is every Icelandic child’s most frightening Christmas story. Cannibalism Before Grýla became the human-child-eating ogre as we know her, she lived a cannibalistic life away from humans. Grýla’s first husband was Gustur. He was […]
- [Who Really Is This Pan Licking Jolly Stúfur Yule Lad?](https://mysticiceland.com/jolly-stufur-yule-lad/): Greedy Stúfur yule lad is the shortest yule lad of them all. Unlike his two brothers before him, he likes to scrap the leftover from the pan
- [Who Really Is The Cowmilk Loving Blissful Giljagaur Yule Lad?](https://mysticiceland.com/blissful-yule-lad-giljagaur/): The second Blissful yule lad comes to town on the night of December 12th. Not only is he shameless like his brother who arrived yesterday but he is also a milk thug as well. This yule lad’s name is Giljagaur (Gully Gawk). The hidingspot Gully Gawk hides in the gullies where he lies in wait. As a matter of fact, he arrived a little too early and has to wait for everyone to fall asleep. Under those circumstances he waits and the longer he waits the thirstier he gets. Therefore, he is eager to get his lips on the delicious […]
- [Who Really Is The Goatmilk Loving Shameless Stekkjastaur Yule Lad?](https://mysticiceland.com/shameless-yule-lad-stekkjastaur/): Kickstart Christmas on the night of December 11th by putting your shoe in the window. Leave your shoe in the window For 13 days, one day for each yule lad. Because of this, when the first shameless yule lad stops by your window he can put a surprise in your shoe.
- [Creepy Christmas Poem #2](https://mysticiceland.com/creepy-christmas-poem-2/):  
- [Creepy Christmas Poem #1](https://mysticiceland.com/creepy-christmas-poem-1/): Grýla Jóhannes úr Kötlum 1899-1972. Guðmundur Jónsson
- [Do dreams, visions and curses serve a purpose?](https://mysticiceland.com/do-dreams-visions-and-curses-serve-a-purpose/): Could mystic warning signs have prevented the tragedies? Möðruvallaklaustur. Jón Ingi Cæsarsson For stories of Helga’s mystical dreams on Möðruvellir, read my blog posts here and here. Magic and tragedies often go hand in hand. One can say that ominous events have been known to trigger otherworldly communications to warn us of what is coming.  In Möðruvellir, it all started in the year 1316. The monastery had only stood there for 20 years at the time. It was a Canoca monastery of the  Order of Saint Augustine.  The monks had the tendency to be rowdy, irreverent and even careless. The monks […]
- [Visions and premonitions while we dream](https://mysticiceland.com/visions-and-premonitions-while-we-dream/): Visions of the newly dead interacting with loved ones The church at Möðruvellir. Photo by Birgitta Lúðvíksdóttir Helga Magnea, from my previous post , dreamt of real events before they actually happened.   She also dreamt of real events in this world, and in the world of the dead, as they occurred. They weren’t always symbolic, as many dreams are, but rather came as literal visions of the actual events.  Helga Magnea Kristjánsdóttir Möller (1850-1926) and her husband, Rev. Jón Þorsteinsson (1849-1930). They share a burial spot in the old cemetery at Möðruvellir. The night of June 19th, 1921, Magnea dreamt […]
- [What are your dreams telling you?](https://mysticiceland.com/what-are-your-dreams-telling-you/):  How dreams can be a telepathic way of transmitting information The childhood home of Helga M. Möller, Hafnarstræti 16 in Reykjavík. Visitations by spirits-beings are only one way we come in contact with otherworldly forces. Dreams can also be a way to channel messages through to us. Unfortunately, they are often in codes and we don’t always quite understand how to interpret them.  Just like there are those who are more sensitive to the presence of spirit beings, there are others who are more prone to communication through dreams. Helga Magnea Kristjánsdóttir Möller (1850-1926) was one such individual. Helga Magnea […]
- [Humans can't be owned](https://mysticiceland.com/humans-cant-be-owned/): A tyrant pays the price for his mistreatment of the women in his house   Þingeyrarsandur is just east of Illugastaðir. You can take a guided horse ride and visit the farms and the surrounding locations of where our murder story takes place. Magnus – Dynur og Saga As I mentioned in the previous blog, I’ll be telling the story of Agnes, Friðrik and Sigríður as it was told by them in their witness testimonies. Their testimonies varied slightly, each to their own favor. I tried to stick to the parts they all agreed on. Some parts I leaned towards […]
- [Premonitions can come in form of symbolic visions](https://mysticiceland.com/premonitions-can-come-in-form-of-symbolic-visions/): Visions with frightening imagery are not a direct danger, but rather a warning of future struggles Grenjaðastaðakirkja (Grenjaðastaður Church). James Stringer It was a beautiful spring day in 1894, the Sunday before Whit Sunday.   Ólína Katrín Sigurpálsdóttir (1859-1930) from Klömbur in Aðaldalur  was walking home from church with her friends and family.  It was such a beautiful sunny day. She looked eastward up in the sky. Suddenly she saw five images in covering the cloudless blue sky. These were five portraits of men. The pictures were as bright as the evening sun. Grenjaðarstaðir sometime between 1910-1929. The church and the […]
- [A dead friend proves his existence on the other side](https://mysticiceland.com/a-dead-friend-proves-his-existence-on-the-other-side/):  To prove their realness, the dead often share details they otherwise wouldn’t have known Sólvallagata 3. This house has a long history of spiritism, mediums and otherworldly phenomenon. The house on Sólvallagata 3 is a stone throw away west of Hólavalla Cemetery. It has been the place of countless séances and otherworldly visitations. In the 1930’s, it was the home of the spiritist, Einar H. Kvaran. Other stories about this house in my blog can be found here, here and here Einar H. Kvaran (1859-1938), the original founder of the Experimental Society, later called Icelandic Society for Psychical Research In some of […]
- [The voice of a ghost on the radio](https://mysticiceland.com/the-voice-of-a-ghost-on-the-radio/): The voice on the radio was louder than the blaring music, yet no one heard it but one man. Reykjavík and Faxaflói Bay.  Johan Barrot  Read part 1 here Ever since Eiríkur can remember, he’s been communicating with spirit-beings. They have been by his side through thick and thin all his life, ready to be of service whenever he needs them.  Eiríkur Kristófersson.  Menningastadur.123.is His first memory of a spirit-being was when he was four or five years old. It was spring and everyone in the household was outside working. Little Eiríkur was still in bed sleeping.  Slowly Eiríkur began […]
- [Dealing with spirits that don't go away](https://mysticiceland.com/dealing-with-spirits-that-dont-go-away/): Spirits can stick around in the same location regardless of structural changes to the area  On Austurstræti 8 is a vintage store called Gyllti Kötturinn (The Golden Cat). It may not come as a surprise to all that most of Reykjavik’s ghost stories are from the oldest part of town. The first street ever built in Reykjavík was Aðalstræti and then Hafnarstræti . Today’s story is about the third oldest street,  Austurstræti.  With its first house in the year 1800, Austurstræti became the official third street. This house no longer stands, but was located on  Austurstræti 4.  The oldest house […]
- [Haunted house in the middle of the city](https://mysticiceland.com/haunted-house-in-the-middle-of-the-city/): A monster-looking ghost haunts a man living in Reykjavik city center. How does he know whether it’s real or a prank? Tjörnin (The Pond) in Reykjavík.  Bernd Thaller Smack in the middle of the 18th century Reykjavik city was a cluster of turf houses and factories. These structures belonged to Sheriff Skúli Magnusson’s corporation called Hið Íslenska Hlutafélag (The Icelandic Corporation). It was established in 1751 by Icelandic politicians wanting to boost the economy.  In January 1752, the Danish king approved of the corporation and the name was changed. It was now under the Danish name,  Det Privilegerte Islandske Interessentskab […]
- [A young girl becomes a healing medium](https://mysticiceland.com/a-young-girl-becomes-a-healing-medium/): Öxnafell farm in  Möðruvallapláss. Margrét’s childhood home.  Tíminn A short distance from Akureyri lies Öxnafell farm. One of Iceland’s most known mediums was born here. Her name was Margrét Jónsdóttir Thorlacius (1908-1989). It was here she first discovered her ability to see things that others couldn’t. Margrét wasn’t the first one in her family to have this ability. Members on both sides were known to be clairvoyant to some extent.  It was said that Margrét received the ability in a large portion, extracting from both sides. On her mother’s side, Margrét was related to Kristín Sigfúsdóttir and her little clairvoyant boy […]
- [Evidence of mediumistic healing, Part 2](https://mysticiceland.com/evidence-of-mediumistic-healing-part-2/): Heimaey, Westman Islands.  Vestman Read Part 1 here. Westman Islands may not have many residents, but their stories are quite intriguing. Today, I’d like to share the story of Guðrún Sigmundsdóttir (1892-1975). Guðrún’s father, Sigmundur Finnsson (1859-1942) was a fisherman and didn’t think much of otherworldly phenomenon. In 1913, he built a house for his family which he called Uppsali efri on Faxastígur 7b. Only three years later, when Guðrún was 13, her mom,  Ragnheiður Sveinsdóttir (1856-1916), passed away. Shortly after her passing when Guðrún was 14, she started feeling sick. There was something wrong with her nose. Her nostrils […]
- [Evidence of mediumistic healing, Part 1](https://mysticiceland.com/evidence-of-mediumistic-healing-part-1/): Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands). Of all the Westman Islands, Heimaey is the only one inhabited by humans. Source Read Part 1, Part 2, Part 3. Where there are people, there will be a desire for learning. In 1860, the official Heimaey population was 499 of which 30% were illiterate. This was concerning for a nation filled with poets, authors and playwrights.  In June 1862 Heimaey received its very first library. They called it Lestrarfélag Vestmannaeyja (Westman Island’s Reading Association). It’s founders were Bjarni Einar Magnússon the father of Dr. Guðmundur Scheving, the Althingman Rev. Brynjólfur Jónsson and the knight of the […]
- [How people become mediumistic healers, Part 3](https://mysticiceland.com/how-people-become-mediumistic-healers-part-3/): Stórhöfði, the southernmost part of Heimaey. Courtesy of  Heimaslóð The result of a 6,000 year-old volcanic eruption,  Stórhöfði is the southernmost part of the island Heimaey, Westman Islands. Besides its beautiful bird life, it is the home to Iceland’s second oldest lighthouse.  In the beginning of the 20th century, ships sailed the seas without radar, GPS, bathymetry tools or radio. The captains of the ships did not have these tools available to them and their maps were not exactly high quality, lacking important information, such as hydrographics. Most of the maps were created hundred years prior (1801-1818) by the Danish Secretary of […]
- [How people become mediumistic healers, Part 2](https://mysticiceland.com/how-people-become-mediumistic-healers-part-2/): Westman Islands, Heimaey rooftops. Courtesy of michael clarke stuff Read Part 1 here Guðrún was only a little girl when she realized she preferred being alone. During her alone-times the dimensional veil seemed to be thinner than when she was around other people. Not wanting to be labeled strange, she kept it to herself. When her health failed her at 14 years-old, these clairvoyant experiences came to an abrupt end. Guðrún had  contracted polio (or spinal meningitis) and was confined to her bed for 26 weeks under constant medical supervision.  Despite her illness and physical limitations, she kept her spirits high […]
- [How people become mediumistic healers, Part 1](https://mysticiceland.com/how-people-become-mediumistic-healers-part-1/):   Heimaey in Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands). This is where the devastating volcanic eruption occurred in 1973. Homes where burned to ground and buried under lava. Picture is taken from Eldfell which is the volcano on which the eruption occurred. The wiped out part of the town can be seen where the dark area is next to the town. Courtesy of Hansueli Krapf Guðrún Guðmundsdóttir (1900-1967) or as she was often known as: Guðrún from Berjanes, worked as a medium for Sálarrannsóknafélag Íslands (Icelandic Society for Psychical Research) from 1930-1939. Before then, she lived for a short time in Westman Islands with […]
- [Iceland's first president had close ties to spiritism](https://mysticiceland.com/icelands-first-president-had-close-ties-to-spiritism/): Right: The Icelandic flag. Left The Icelandic Coat of arms. Sveinn Björnsson (1881-1952) was the first president of the Republic of Iceland. He became president on June 17th, 1944 and served as the president until the day he died on January 25th, 1952. Before he was elected president, he was elected the Regent of Iceland in 1941, 1942 and in 1943. In fact, he was elected on June 17th, 1941 and for the first time, Iceland received its very own chieftain (governor). Denmark was at the time occupied by Nazi Germany and leadership roles were changing. In Sveinn’s speech after […]
- [Sometimes the dead visit their prior residence](https://mysticiceland.com/sometimes-the-dead-visit-their-prior-residence/): Photo 1: Tjarnargata 32. The home of Hannes Hafstein, Iceland’s first Minister of State in 1904-1909. This house also goes by the name Sólbakki, but is namely known as the Minister’s residence. This house begins its story in 1892 at Sólbakki on Flateyri. The Norwegian Hans Ellefsen was from a family with a long line of whale-catchers from Stokke, Norway. Together with his brother and a few other men, he helped establish a whaling station in right outside Flateyri.  As was the case with many of Iceland’s timber houses, Hans Ellefsen had a pre-made (boxed) house sent from Norway. He […]
- [The House of Spirits apartment-hotel](https://mysticiceland.com/the-house-of-spirits-apartment-hotel/): Photo 1: Garðastræti 8. Sálarrannsóknarfélagið  or Icelandic Society for Psychical Research had their offices on the second floor of the yellow building . The House of the Spirits is today used as an apartment hotel for tourists. Not that long ago, it truly was the house of the spirits. The second floor was used to house the offices of the Icelandic Society for Psychical Research where several séances and trans-healing took place. Mediums have played a large part in Icelandic culture since the beginning of the 20th century. After the deaths of Iceland’s most sought after mediums, they went through a dry-spell […]
- [Dreams and what they manifest](https://mysticiceland.com/dreams-and-what-they-manifest/): Photo 1: Ljósvallagata 8. Ljósvallagata is a charming road that runs along the west side of the Hólavalla Cemetery. In the 1940’s, one of the Presidents for the Icelandic Society for Psychical Research (Sálarrannsóknarfélagið) lived at Ljósvallagata 8. His name was Reverend Sveinn Víkingur Grímsson (1896-1971). Sveinn served many roles in the community. He was a very productive individual and loved being a voice for the people. He was dearly loved in all the positions he served, including as the principal at Bifröst University.  Sveinn was a public figure in Iceland and known for his voice as a radio host, a lecturer […]
- [A murdered sailor haunts the sheriff investigating his death](https://mysticiceland.com/a-murdered-sailor-haunts-the-sheriff-investigating-his-death/): Photo 1: Seyðisfjörður. Courtesy of Yvonne Lin For those travelling on cruise ships or other tours by water may have stopped by Seyðisfjörður. This town is perhaps best known for its quaint church with the rainbow path. What may come as a surprise is that this little town used to give Reykjavik a run for its money. About 130 years ago, Seyðisfjörður was Iceland’s largest city and was giving Reykjavík a hard competition in culture and diversity. It was not uncommon for  foreign merchants and ship owners to settle down on the east coast of Iceland, especially in Seyðisfjörður. Photo 2: […]
- [A British medium holds seances in Iceland](https://mysticiceland.com/a-british-medium-holds-seances-in-iceland/): Photo 1: Suðurgata 39 (Valhalla) Valhalla is a beautiful cement house on Suðurgata 39 across the street from Hólavalla Cemetery. This house is often a forgotten gem located only minutes from the pond.  Photo 2: Corner of Suðurgata and Hringbraut in 1919. Courtesy of Ljósmyndasafn Reykjavíkur Valhalla’s story appears to vary depending on the source. To this day, no one seems to know exactly how this house came to be.   Version 1: It begins in Tálknafjörður when the Norwegians were whale hunting by Iceland. The whale hunt station manager in Tálknafjörður was a Norwegian by the name of Johan Engebret Stixrud (1859-1912).  […]
- [The ghosts of drowned sailors are confused and scared](https://mysticiceland.com/the-ghosts-of-drowned-sailors-are-confused-and-scared/): The fishing trawler, Jón Forseti, in Reykjavík harbor sometime between 1908 and 1920. Courtesy of Ljósmyndasafn Reykjavíkur This blog post is an excerpt from a book I’m currently working on. The stories in this blog are tied to the history behind the association that started this special day of honoring mothers. There are many events tied to this event and I wanted to share a couple of them with you here. Fishing was for a long time Iceland’s primary income and many of the country’s boys and men sailed the waters in all types of weather to bring back Iceland’s […]
- [Premonitions sometimes appear as visions](https://mysticiceland.com/premonitions-sometimes-appear-as-visions/): Reykir  Reykir in Ölfus is located along the mountain side on the outskirts of Hveragerði. The area is probably mostly known for  The Agricultural University of Iceland (AUI), which is currently operating there, and a little less known for its historical origin. For a short time, before the horticultural college took over in 1939, it was used as a rehabilitation center for Tuberculosis patients.  Jónas Jónsson from Hrifla had great visions for this place, but it had to start somewhere. Inspired by the  Papworth Everard village (today  Royal Papworth Hospital) in Cambridge, Jónas dreamed of building a similar sanitarium in Reykir. Reykir had […]
- [Spirits let themselves be known by ringing every clock](https://mysticiceland.com/spirits-let-themselves-be-known-by-ringing-every-clock/): Hraundrangi seen from Öxnadalur. Courtesy of  Finnur Malmquist Hraundrangi is one of Iceland’s most known peaks and is made of lava. It is normally associated with Öxnadalur. According to the newspaper Vísir, this mountain peak was climbed the first time known to man on August 5th, 1956. Three men set out on this historical journey, Finnur Eyjólfsson and Sigurður Waage from Reykjavík and the American Nicholas Clinch. Photo: Courtesy of Morgunblaðið After their great accomplishment, the two Icelanders showed deep gratitude towards Nicholas for joining them on their journey. Without his help and climbing expertise, they would never have been […]
- [Sorcery and the vikings of old](https://mysticiceland.com/sorcery-and-the-vikings-of-old/): Seljalandsfoss is one of the waterfalls on Eyjafjöll. Photo Iceland´s sixth largest glacier, Eyjafjallajökull, became world famous in 2010 when the volcano underneath it erupted and put a damper on air traffic. After a sequence of about 3,000 small earthquakes in its epicenter, the volcano finally erupted on April 14, 2010 and lasted nine days. This volcano has erupted four times known to man. The first time was in the year 920. The third time it erupted was in 1821 and lasted until 1823. The glacier is on top  of a mountain range called Eyjafjöll (Island Mountains). It gets its […]
- [A dying boy received medical aid through his dream](https://mysticiceland.com/a-dying-boy-received-medical-aid-through-his-dream/): Source: Albedo20 The oldest part of Reykjavik lies east of Austurvöllur in an area called Grjótaþorp. Its outer edges are Aðalstræti, Vesturgata, Garðastræti and Túngata. One of the five first homes to be built there was on the corner of Garðastræti and Grjótagata (also Túngata and Garðastræti). The house was called Helgabær or Helgi’s Home. It was named after Helgi Eyjólfsson, the man who built it around the year 1830 (according to Klemens Jónsson, it was built in 1847). Overview over Reykjavik’s oldest area, Grjótaþorp in 1930. The nearest corner is the intersection  between Túngata and Garðastræti, which is where […]
- [Sorcery and awakening the dead](https://mysticiceland.com/sorcery-and-awakening-the-dead/): Austurvöllur. The large grey building in the background is called the Telephone Building The oldest part of downtown Reykjavik, the heart of the city, is called Kvosin. From east to west, it covers the area from Landakotholt (Catholic Church) to Skólavörðuholt (Hallgrim’s Church). From north to south, it covers the area from the harbor to the pond. Back in the day when the city was just a bunch of turf houses, the city’s oldest cemetery was located right up the street or north of the pond. To be exact, it was located on the corner of Aðalstræti and Kirkjustræti. The […]
- [Ghosts hover above a house on fire](https://mysticiceland.com/ghosts-hover-above-a-house-on-fire/): Seen down Spítalastígur. The white house on the corner used to be Spítalastígur 9, but is now Bergstaðastræti 14. Source Ísleifur Jónsson, the medium from the previous blog, lived just up the street from Spítalastígur 9. If you read the previous blog, you may remember that he was frequently visited by spirit-beings. His dreams didn’t necessarily always involve people. Sometimes they were just dreams or visions of events. He had one such dream in the early months of 1918 when he dreamt he was walking south on Bergstaðastræti and saw the corner house on fire. Three years later, when the […]
- [Ghostly activities frequently occurred in what is now Guesthouse Apartment K](https://mysticiceland.com/ghostly-activities-frequently-occurred-in-what-is-now-guesthouse-apartment-k/): Bergstaðastræti 3. Also the location of the guesthouse Apartment K. The street lies between Skólavörðustígur and Laugavegur, right around the corner from the jail. Bergstaðastræti 3 is one of the streets connecting Skólavörðustígur and Laugavegur. In 1904 a man by the name of Ásgrímur Magnússon (1873-1912) opened a school in his home. The school was called Ásgrímur Magnússon’s K12 School (Barna-og lýðsskóli Ásgríms Magnússonar). Ásgrímur was just shy of 40 years old when he passed away from stomach cancer. Not willing to let the children and their families down, his wife, Hólmfríður Þorláksdóttir (1874-1959) continued running the school. Photo of Ísleifur in the […]
- [Communication with the dead](https://mysticiceland.com/communication-with-the-dead/): Photo taken at the bottom of Sólvallagata. To the right is Hólavalla cemetery. In the center is the Free Church and behind it towers Hallgrím’s Church. Sólvallagata was originally called Sólvellir and consisted of only one house, Álfheimar. Today this is location is called Sólvallagata 12. Across the street and a few houses down, stands Sólvallagata 3. You may remember this house from an earlier post on Einar Kvaran’s death. This was his home at the time of his death. About a decade after Einar’s death, the Icelandic Society for Psychical Research purchased a portion of the house. This was the […]
- [Ghosts visit the funeral of a spiritist, Part 2](https://mysticiceland.com/ghosts-visit-the-funeral-of-a-spiritist-part-2/): The Free Church seen from across the Pond (Tjörnin). Part 2. (Read Part 1 here) After the funeral service at the Kvaran home on Sólvallagata 3, the service continued at the Free Church (Fríkirkjan) on Fríkirkjuvegur 5. As Hafsteinn entered the church, he saw an exceptional glow and a large group of spirit-beings appeared in the distance. He then saw Einar, his mother and Rev. Níelsson sitting in the front pews. The spirit-beings in the distance started walking towards Einar one at a time and shaking his hand.    Hafsteinn didn’t understand why they were shaking his hand, so he asked Finna […]
- [Ghosts visit the death bed of a spiritist, Part 1](https://mysticiceland.com/ghosts-visit-the-death-bed-of-a-spiritist-part-1/): Sólvallagata 3. The home of Einar Kvaran.  Just a stone throw away from the Hólavalla cemetery is Sólvallagata 3. When it comes to mystical experiences, this house has had its share of para-psychological occurrences. Over the last Century, mediums have lived in this house and several séances with otherworldly interactions have taken place here. For some time, this was also the home of the famous Icelandic poet and founder of   the Icelandic Society for Psychical Research (Sálarrannsóknarfélag),  Einar H. Kvaran  (1859-1938). Previous blog posts that have mentioned him can be found  here and here . In 1947 the Icelandic Society […]
- [Iceland has many ghosts. One is called Móri](https://mysticiceland.com/iceland-has-many-ghosts-one-is-called-mori/): The Pond (Tjörnin) and Hólavalla cemetery in the background. North is to the right in the picture and South is to the left. Photo by Jimmy Kirkus-Lamont Hólavalla cemetery is located right above the Pond (Tjörnin) in downtown Reykjavik. Between the oldest part of the cemetery and the Pond is a street called Suðurgata. The street name Suðurgata, is fairly new. It has had a few different names, among them are  Cemetery Street and Love Street. The north end of Suðurgata meets Aðalstræti in the exact spot as my previous blog story took place. Continuing on to Aðalstræti and following the […]
- [Dead boy communicates through dreams](https://mysticiceland.com/dead-boy-communicates-through-dreams/): Mjóstræti 3, also called Vinaminni Vinaminni is a big house located only minutes away from Ingólfstorg, Reykjavik. In 1885, the actress and women’s rights activist, Sigríður Einarsdóttir (1831-1915) spent her own money to have her childhood home, Brekkubær, torn down and a new house built in its stead.  Guðrún Ólafsdóttir was Sigríður’s mom and perhaps most remembered for knitting mittens for Queen Victoria. The Queen had visited Sigríður’s parents while they lived in Cambridge. In return, she received a picture of the Queen with a handwritten thank you note on it. A town map from 1801. In the upper right […]
- [An unborn child appears at a séance](https://mysticiceland.com/an-unborn-child-appears-at-a-seance/): Aðalstræti 16 is a historically important location and currently serves as one of Reykjavik City Museum’s five locations. This location holds the Settlement Exhibition. Photo by Davis Klavins.  On the corner of Túngata and Aðalstræti lies lot number 16. It is located down the street from the Althing House. Aðalstræti was understood to be the location of Reykjavik’s very first settlement. In 2001, it was decided to excavate the area to search for evidence that supported this. Turned out that right underneath the surface were  ruins of past habitations. On the corner lot they found the city’s earliest evidence of […]
- [Pets continue on after this life](https://mysticiceland.com/pets-continue-on-after-this-life/): Dillon is a Whiskey bar located on Laugavegur 30. Their courtyard is next to Laugavegur 30b. The house is difficult to see from the street unless you enter Dillon’s courtyard. Before the tourist explosion in Iceland, Laugavegur 30b was known by many locals as a party house. The type of people renting the apartments in the building usually brought with them loud music and paraphernalia. Today, the house has been cleaned up for tourists. It’s truly a perfect location for tourists as it’s very close to all the shops, pubs, museums and theaters. It is now known as Fálkinn Guesthouse. […]
- [The dead contact us through dreams](https://mysticiceland.com/the-dead-contact-us-through-dreams/): Ránargata 12 is the first house with a red roof on the right. Across the street on Ránargata 13 was the home of Iceland’s first President, Sveinn Björnsson. His father (a devout spiritist), Björn Jónsson, started a printing company in their home. It was to become Iceland’s largest printing company, Ísafold. Sigmundur Guðmundsson from my blog about Bankastræti was its main printer. On a sunny, crisp January morning in 1942,  Unnur Skúladóttir walked around Tjörnin, the pond in downtown Reykjavik, before work. She loved breathing in the chilly fresh air. It was almost 9:00 a.m. and she started walking towards her job. She […]
- [The roles of a cemetery watchman](https://mysticiceland.com/the-roles-of-a-cemetery-watchman/): ´Hólavalla Cemetery is spooky, yet peaceful at the same time. With its old graves and even older trees, it´s easy to feel there’s more to life than meets the eye. Although not the first cemetery in Reykjavík, Hólavalla Cemetery (Hólavallagarður) is presently its oldest cemetery. The historical aspects of this cemetery, and the ones before it, which were located near the Althing House, will be covered in a different post. A brief history will have to suffice for now as this blog is meant to continue with the story from my previous blog about Unnur. The cemetery got its first […]
- [Spiritual contact through dreams](https://mysticiceland.com/spiritual-contact-through-dreams/): The Pond (Tjörnin) and Vonarstræti. The tall building is the Oddfellow building on Vonarstræti 10. The house built on Vonarstræti 12 has been moved to the lot behind it. Photo by Ziko van Dijk. Unnur Skúladóttir Thoroddsen (1885-1970) was a woman of privilege and high intelligence. She was kind-hearted, loving and altogether a beautiful soul. As a young woman she was known for her beauty and never lacked in the selection of men. There was something else, though that made Unnur stand out even more. She had multiple otherworldly experiences which many would consider dreams, but in her own words: […]
- [A mother's love](https://mysticiceland.com/a-mothers-love/): Ingólfsstræti 21, Reykjavík. Ingólfsstræti 21 became protected under the protection laws in 2011. It is one of the very first concrete buildings in Reykjavík.  The first concrete house was a large barn the French baron Charles Gauldrée-Boilleau built for himself on Barónstígur 4 (the street is named after him: Baron Street). Although it wasn´t the very first concrete building in Reykjavik, it was the first one built in new-renaissance style. The other concrete house built about the same time was Bankastræti 6. In 1903 workers from Denmark were brought to Reykjavik to work on the concrete artistry which so beautifully […]
- [Visited by a dead man](https://mysticiceland.com/visited-by-a-dead-man/): Bankastræti 3, Reykjavik. Bankastræti is one of Reykjavik’s busiest streets and merges with Reykjavik’s main shopping street, Laugavegur. On Bankastræti 3 is an old brick house where the fashion accessory  boutique, Stella, is located. This store has been there since 1942 and most of Reykjavik’s residents know this house by the name Stella. This house is the oldest family home in Reykjavik. It was built out of a chiseled volcanic rock called Grey-stone. The building of this house started in 1881 shortly after the completion of the Althing House and likely both buildings used many of the same workers. The outer shell of the house […]
- [Architectural Enigma: Althing House's Shadowed Secrets](https://mysticiceland.com/the-mysteries-of-the-parliament-building/): The Althing House stands at the heart of Reykjavík, built amid political debates and construction struggles. Its stone walls hold Iceland’s parliamentary history, the labor of its builders, and legends of mystical craftsmanship. Tales of kaldabras, spirits, and hauntings linger, making it a place where law and mystery meet.

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- [Blog Vault](https://mysticiceland.com/blog-vault/): September 7, 2020 As soon as he said those words, he felt a… How Do Spirit Guides Help People Overcome Hopeless Paths? December 19, 2021 It’s 1668 and the seizure hysteria was flaring back up… How to Frame Obnoxious People For Executing Black Magic Spells January 5, 2022 Hafsteinn passed away before the Department of Transportation finished communicating… Hafsteinn Björnsson February 22, 2020 Dillon is a Whiskey bar located on Laugavegur 30. Their… Pets continue on after this life March 12, 2020 Sólvallagata 3. The home of Einar Kvaran.  Just a stone… Ghosts visit the death bed of a spiritist, […]
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- [Individuals](https://mysticiceland.com/individuals/): Haraldur Níelsson (1868-1928) Like so many other prominent figures in Iceland, Haraldur started his education […] Einar Hjörleifsson Kvaran (1859-1938) Einar Kvaran was born on the ancient parish, Vallanes. Both his father […]
- [Rev Þorvarður's letter on behalf of Margrét](https://mysticiceland.com/the-plea-letter/): In the name of Jesus, in the name of Gods son, I answer to a Christian subject that I promise all my friends and good-doers that I will not charge anyone nor charge Margrét Þórðardóttir nor shall anyone in my parish, rather it shall be happy for all those who are on her side and put in a good word so she can be amongst people out in the open. In one word it should be spoken and written that I and my parish should never terrorize or cause any harm to Margrét. We ask that everyone be her brothers […]
- [Terminology](https://mysticiceland.com/menu/terminology/): Oath of Compurgation It used to be the case that individuals charged with a crime […] Baðstofa The word baðstofa originates from the ancient Swedish word badstufva and the […]
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- [Healings](https://mysticiceland.com/true-stories-and-folklores/healings/): Facebook-f Twitter Google-plus-g Envelope How To Make Devoted Believers Out Of Unwavering Skeptics making anyone believe anything. Not to mention, nobody likes to… Read More Mystic IcelandSeptember 1, 2020 A young girl becomes a healing medium Öxnafell farm in  Möðruvallapláss. Margrét’s childhood home.  Tíminn A short… Read More Mystic IcelandJuly 28, 2020 Evidence of mediumistic healing, Part 2 Heimaey, Westman Islands.  Vestman Read Part 1 here. Westman Islands… Read More Mystic IcelandJuly 20, 2020 Evidence of mediumistic healing, Part 1 Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands). Of all the Westman Islands, Heimaey is… Read More Mystic IcelandJuly 14, 2020 How people become mediumistic […]
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