Utéseture is a term for a magical practice recorded among the Icelanders. This form of magic is traced in tradition back to Odin (Old Norse: Óðinn). It is associated with nocturnal encounters with spirits, where individuals outside at night are believed to converse with entities that often urge them to commit harmful acts. Utéseture forms part of Icelandic magical lore and reflects wider Norse traditions involving spirit communication and the dangers of the night.
Utéseture
Creature Types: Other
Mythological/Cultural Origins: Norse
Roles/Functions in Lore: Sorcerer, Spirit Communicator
Literary Sources/Traditions: Icelandic Folklore, Norse Saga
Historical/Legendary Time Periods: Middle Ages
Attributes/Powers: Advice Giving, Spirit Communication
Alignments/Moral Standings: Ambiguous
