Huldufólk: The Truth Behind Iceland's Obsession With Elves
In Iceland, elves and other mythical beings are a fact of life.
By
Michael Sallustio | Published Dec 21, 2018

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Icelandic cat plays on elf houses.
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Álfaborg, Iceland—the castle of the fairies.
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An Álfhóll road in Kópavogur, Iceland that narrows to protect the elves' habitat.
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