Icelandic Horror Stories
Join us for an enthralling lecture exploring the haunting world of Icelandic horror stories, where ancient myths intertwine with contemporary tales of terror. Delve into the eerie ghosts of the Old Norse Sagas, where legendary figures and supernatural beings roam the rugged landscapes of Iceland, leaving a trail of mystery and dread. From the chilling tales of the undead guarding their graves, to the spectral apparitions that haunt modern Icelandic folklore, this lecture will take you on a journey through the dark corners of Icelandic culture. Experience how these stories reflect the nation’s deep-rooted fears and beliefs, evolving from the ancient past to resonate with today’s themes of isolation and existential dread. Prepare for a spine-tingling exploration of a land where history and horror collide, revealing the enduring power of storytelling in Iceland.
Bio:
Lena Schattenherz Heide-Brennand is a Norwegian lecturer with a master degree in language, culture and literature from the University of Oslo and Linnaeus University. She has been lecturing and teaching various subjects since 1998. Her field of interest and main focus has always been topics that others have considered strange, eccentric and eerie, and she has specialised in a variety of dark subjects linked to folklore, mythology and Victorian traditions and medicine. Her students often point out her thorough knowledge about the subjects she is teaching, in addition to her charismatic appearance. She refers to herself as a performance lecturer and always gives her audience an outstanding experience
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