Stories of Iceland

Óli Gneisti Sóleyjarson
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Tales of History, Culture and Folkore

  1. Home Alone

    12/22/2023

    Home Alone

    Two tales about the perils of being left home alone during Yule.

    31 min

  2. 12/07/2023

    My Cursed Ancestors

    In the 17th century, Iceland was thrown into a panic about witchcraft. My ancestor Einar Nikulásson lived through almost the exact period of the "age of burning" and has gone down in folklore as "Galdrameistari" or "master of sorcery". These stories also implicated his descendants, especially Þórarinn Einarson, Jón Einarsson and Einar Jónsson (the last two are also my ancestors). This episode explores these stories and the reputations of these real men, earned and unearned.

    26 min

  3. 11/12/2023

    It Takes Too Long To Fill The Souls Of Priests

    A long awaited tale with an introduction and preamble about volcanic eruptions

    19 min

  4. 07/06/2023

    Bobby Fischer in Iceland

    Bobby Fischer was a chess phenomenon, likely to most famous player to ever play the game. He wound up a fugitive who ended his life as an Icelandic citizen. This episode tells the story of Bobby Fischer in Iceland.

    32 min

  5. 06/30/2023

    That Reminds Me of a Story

    Episode fifty is an opportunity to think about the future of the podcast.

    16 min

  6. 05/03/2023

    The Matter of Atli

    This is the third episode based on The Saga of the Völsungs, the last part of the story. We follow Guðrún and her relationship with Atli (aka Attila the Hun). There is a bit of tragedy. A lot of violence and a horrific scene which is not meant for children (even though children are involved).

    26 min
  7. The Shield Maiden's Wrath

    04/15/2023

    The Shield Maiden's Wrath

    A continuation of Völsunga Saga..

  8. The Dragon's Bane

    03/04/2023

    The Dragon's Bane

    It is said that tales of dragons and dragon slayers are universal. That is not quite true. This is a story that has been retold in numerous ways. This isn't the "original" but it is one of the oldest we know.

    25 min
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Tales of History, Culture and Folkore

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  • Creator
    Óli Gneisti Sóleyjarson
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2023
  • Episodes
    55
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Stories of Iceland