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The Guardians of Iceland and other Icelandic Folk Tales

by Heidi Herman

Icelandic folklore in twenty-five traditional tales

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Icelandic folklore in twenty-five traditional tales

This collection brings together twenty-five Icelandic folk tales and legends described as centuries old and rooted in the Viking era. Trolls, elves, Hidden People, mermaids, giants, shape-shifting seals and dragons in disguise populate a traditional story world, alongside four powerful beings said in the tales to protect Iceland from invaders. The stories have been updated for modern readers, offering a glimpse of folklore passed down across generations and of the supernatural figures woven into Icelandic tradition.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Teens and young adults interested in folklore and fairy tales
  • Readers exploring Icelandic cultural traditions
  • Those who enjoy collections of short tales featuring supernatural beings

Themes

Icelandic folklore and cultural traditionViking-era legendsSupernatural beings and protective figures

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Book overview

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.

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