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Stories of Iceland is a podcast that focuses on the history, culture and folklore of this strange little island.
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.
Stories of Iceland
Stories of Iceland is a podcast that focuses on the history, culture and folklore of this strange little island.