alþýðusögur
Alþýðusögur, literally translating to "people's stories" or "folk tales," refers to a collection of traditional Icelandic folk tales and legends. These stories have been passed down orally through generations, preserving a rich cultural heritage and offering insights into the beliefs, values, and worldview of the Icelandic people. The genre encompasses a wide variety of narratives, including tales of trolls, hidden people (huldufólk), ghosts, witches, and various supernatural beings.
These stories often served as entertainment and moral instruction, exploring themes of bravery, cunning, justice, and
While the exact origins of many alþýðusögur are difficult to pinpoint, they have been systematically collected