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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How a Woman Made A Daring Escape From Devoted Witch-hunters
It had been less than a year since the three men Þórður, Egill and Grímur burned to death when the epileptic epidemic […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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It’s 1668 and the seizure hysteria was flaring back up again. With Margrét out of the picture the people continued pointing their […]
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Why 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.
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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 […]
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