A towering sculpture of a man in a blue suit greets you at Safnasafnið, the Icelandic Folk and Outsider Art Museum. (all photos by the author for Hyperallergic) AKUREYRI, Iceland — If you set out from ...

Stories about elves and hidden people are among the most famous elements of Icelandic folklore, often portrayed abroad as evidence of lingering superstition. In reality, the tradition is far more ...

Iceland is a country of striking and sometimes supernatural beauty; which is only matched by its rich and extensive folklore. Reuters reports that 10% of Icelanders believe in supernatural beings, 10% ...

In Iceland, folklore doesn’t just live in old books, it roams the hills, and occasionally halts construction projects too. All across this lava-splashed island, you’ll find spots that are off-limits ...

The Icelandic folk monster, Jólakötturinn, which translates to Yule Cat, stalks the hillsides of towns looking for children to eat. But only... Christmas time is upon us, and though children loathe ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

My condolences to the children of Iceland. While many Christmas celebrations around the world are full of tidings of comfort, joy, and rampant consumerism, for young ...