Elves and Nature Spirits of Iceland
A cold wind whistles over the Icelandic lava field as a crew of road builders stands idle, gazing at a hulking boulder in their path. According to local legend, this is no ordinary rock – it is the dwelling of elves, part of the huldufólk or “hidden people” who live unseen alongside humans. The workers shuffle their feet …
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