gangmynstur
Gangmynstur is a term used in Icelandic to describe a particular type of folklore or mythical creature. It literally translates to "spirit-walk" or "ghost-walk." While not a single, universally defined entity, the concept generally refers to spectral beings or apparitions that are believed to wander or haunt specific locations. These entities are often associated with places of tragedy, such as old battlefields, ancient burial grounds, or sites of untimely deaths.
The nature of gangmynstur can vary. Some tales describe them as restless spirits of the deceased, unable
In Icelandic folklore, the concept of gangmynstur often overlaps with other supernatural beings like draugar (ghosts)