# Nordic paganism and elves **URL:** \ **Category:** Recommendations\ **Created:** [July 3, 2023, 12:45am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/nordic-paganism-and-elves/39398 "2023-07-03T00:45:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Wysteria\_Norn](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/wysteria_norn/32/18059_2.png) [@Wysteria\_Norn](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Wysteria_Norn)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2023, 12:45am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/nordic-paganism-and-elves/39398/1 "2023-07-03T00:45:26Z")
For all those interested in elven magick or Norse paganism, here’s an interesting link. > **[Huldufólk: Iceland's mythical world of hidden people - BBC Reel](https://www.bbc.com/reel/video/p0f5xqv0/hulduf-lk-iceland-s-mythical-world-of-hidden-people?ocid=ww.social.link.facebook&fbclid=IwAR0pl23qKNyBl7nXsJ0aLwkcy-f9Zv4Hq9zDVYmalt-9R5JFoXf69qKonpM)** > > According to a study by the University of Iceland, many Icelanders believe that the existence of elves is more than a fairy tale. > > When the first human inhabitants settled on the island, many of them adopted the idea that the elves were allowing... ---
**Author:** ![TricksterShaman](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/trickstershaman/32/76914_2.png) [@TricksterShaman](https://forum.spells8.com/u/TricksterShaman)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2023, 2:51am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/nordic-paganism-and-elves/39398/2 "2023-07-03T02:51:21Z")
Oh am checking this out. Recently accepted Loki as my patron deity (correction, hes been with me for years, I’ve just finally acknowledged this lol 😂), and I love love elves. Love them! Book marked this as have to go to bed lol, 😂. 💖 ---
**Author:** ![Susurrus](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/susurrus/32/47671_2.png) [@Susurrus](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Susurrus)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2023, 11:36am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/nordic-paganism-and-elves/39398/3 "2023-07-03T11:36:26Z")
Ooo thank you for sharing @Wysteria_Norn! I added it to the Norse Deities Master Post under Other Information 🤗 Thank you so much! 💞 ---
**Author:** ![BryWisteria](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/brywisteria/32/1632_2.png) [@BryWisteria](https://forum.spells8.com/u/BryWisteria)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2023, 2:35pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/nordic-paganism-and-elves/39398/4 "2023-07-03T14:35:56Z")
Iceland has some amazing folklore and really interesting stories about local mythical (and maybe not mythical) creatures! I think the favorite one I’ve heard so far is their tale of the [Yule Cat](https://forum.spells8.com/t/have-you-ever-heard-of-the-yule-cat/6069) 😺 ✨ Thanks so much for sharing, @Wysteria_Norn- I know I’m going to enjoy watching this! ❤😊 ---
**Author:** ![TricksterShaman](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/trickstershaman/32/76914_2.png) [@TricksterShaman](https://forum.spells8.com/u/TricksterShaman)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2023, 3:58pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/nordic-paganism-and-elves/39398/5 "2023-07-03T15:58:15Z")
Interesting little show. I like it that his wife sees spirits. 😂 He was very respectful ---
**Author:** ![Wysteria\_Norn](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/wysteria_norn/32/18059_2.png) [@Wysteria\_Norn](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Wysteria_Norn)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2023, 4:15pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/nordic-paganism-and-elves/39398/6 "2023-07-03T16:15:28Z")
I’m Icelandic (Old Norse) but, aside from the ghosts, Gryla and Christmas men (Jolasveinnarnir), my family never discussed the lore. It’s always enchanting to see the little house fronts located throughout on various mounds. And being that the country is so close to the magnetic North Pole and is technically a jokul (or polar ice cap) on top of an active volcano adds to the unusual activity that takes place there. What I find interesting is the similarities between the elves (think Lord of the Rings which was inspired by the Icelandic stories) and Djinn. Quite uncanny actually. ---
**Author:** ![BryWisteria](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/brywisteria/32/1632_2.png) [@BryWisteria](https://forum.spells8.com/u/BryWisteria)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2023, 11:56am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/nordic-paganism-and-elves/39398/7 "2023-07-04T11:56:20Z")
> [@Wysteria\_Norn](#): > > the country is so close to the magnetic North Pole and is technically a jokul (or polar ice cap) on top of an active volcano adds to the unusual activity I’ve only spent a couple days in Iceland, but I can attest to the special atmosphere there- even though I wasn’t there for long, it is an amazingly unique place! I don’t think there’s anywhere else like it. The rugged, natural beauty of Iceland has magick in the air ⛰ ✨ > [@Wysteria\_Norn](#): > > What I find interesting is the similarities between the elves (think Lord of the Rings which was inspired by the Icelandic stories) and Djinn. I think it’s unfortunate that Icelandic folklore doesn’t get the same level of popularity as, say, folklore from the British Isles (such as the Fae, Arthurian legends, etc). I say the same thing about Slavic folklore- there are many wondrous legends, tales, and mythical creatures out there to explore in the world! It’s exciting think about 😊📚 ---
**Author:** ![system](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/2X/0/03a36f287b02af72f5e723fa061ccdee5315e712.png) [@system](https://forum.spells8.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2023, 11:56am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/nordic-paganism-and-elves/39398/8 "2023-12-31T11:56:36Z")
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