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Helgafell

Helgafell is a mountain and district in Iceland, historically considered a sacred place. People would go to Helgafell for advice on disputes, believing that decisions made there would be successful. It was also believed that certain families would return to inhabit Helgafell after death. This reverence for Helgafell reflects the animistic beliefs and the importance … Read more