Two tales about the perils of being left home alone during Yule.
[Today, December 22. 2023, there is currently no volcanic eruption, that might change soon.]
Home Alone
My Cursed Ancestors
In the 17th century, Iceland was thrown into a panic about witchcraft. My ancestor Einar Nikulásson lived through almost the exact period of the “age of burning” and has gone down in folklore as “Galdrameistari” or “master of sorcery”. These stories also implicated his descendants, especially Þórarinn Einarson, Jón Einarsson and Einar Jónsson (the last two are also my ancestors).
This episode explores these stories and the reputations of these real men, earned and unearned.
The Beast of Katanes
Coal Bottom Poker Riding
The Ghost of the Scorned Woman
The Boy Who Didn\'t Know What Fear Was
The Brothers of Bakki
The Naked Seal Clubber
A Trollish Yuletide Tale
The Tale Heard Around The World
Goldie Locks and Beardie
Iceland's Only Serial Killer
Queen of Elves
Gable Mountain Farm
In Vopnafjörður there is a farm called Bustarfell which has long history and is connected to many stories.
The Deacon of Dark-River (Folktale Special)
