Bergþór úr Bláfelli
A folklore site in Haukadalur connected with Bergþór, the gentle giant or troll said to have lived in Mt. Bláfell.
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A folklore site in Haukadalur connected with Bergþór, the gentle giant or troll said to have lived in Mt. Bláfell.
A memorable folklore stop that connects the Haukadalur landscape with one of South Iceland's classic troll stories.
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The story of Bergþór úr Bláfelli is one of the best-known landscape legends from the Haukadalur area. In the tale, Bergþór is portrayed as a friendly mountain-dweller rather than a hostile troll, and objects linked to his walking staff were said to have been preserved at the church.
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Tradition says Bergþór was buried near Haukadalur church at a place known as Bergþórsleiði.
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