Parliten

Parliten is a traditional Icelandic wrestling style that has been practiced for centuries. It is a competitive sport where two opponents, wearing specialized wrestling gear, attempt to throw each other to the ground. The matches are typically held at annual rural festivals, known as "þorrablót", which take place between January and March.

In Parliten, the wrestlers are divided into two teams, and a match is won when an opponent is thrown to the ground or forced to retreat to a designated area, called the "völva". The team that throws more opponents than they themselves are thrown at earns the most points, and the team with the most points at the end of the match is declared the winner.

The wrestling equipment used in Parliten consists of a specialized belt, which is wrapped around the waist, and a pair of pants that provide extra support and protection. The matches are intense and physically demanding, and the wrestlers must be skilled in strength, agility, and technique to compete successfully.

Parliten is deeply rooted in Icelandic culture and has been featured in various traditional folklore and sagas. The sport requires a high level of physical fitness, agility, and teamwork, and its unique rules and traditions make it a distinctive and fascinating aspect of Icelandic wrestling heritage. While its popularity has waxed and waned over the years, Parliten remains an important part of Icelandic tradition and a showcase for the country's unique cultural identity.