Skortsjúkdómurinn
Skortsjúkdómurinn is a fictional disease described in Icelandic folklore. The term translates to "short sickness" or "stunted sickness" in English. It is believed to be a condition that causes individuals to stop growing prematurely, resulting in a permanently small stature.
Legends surrounding Skortsjúkdómurinn often depict it as a curse or a consequence of angering mythical beings
There is no scientific basis for Skortsjúkdómurinn, and it is not recognized as a real medical condition.