Djákninn á Myrká – The Deacon of Dark River

Iceland's most famous ghost story: a young deacon who died crossing the frozen Myrká River on Christmas Eve came back from the dead to claim his beloved.

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63.8142, -20.2891

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About Djákninn á Myrká – The Deacon of Dark River

Iceland's most famous ghost story: a young deacon who died crossing the frozen Myrká River on Christmas Eve came back from the dead to claim his beloved.

An interesting stop while exploring Iceland's remarkable landscape.

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Djákninn á Myrká – The Deacon of Dark River is a point of interest in Iceland. Iceland's diverse and dramatic landscape makes it one of the world's most remarkable travel destinations, with countless natural and cultural attractions to discover.

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Djákninn á Myrká – The Deacon of Dark River is part of Iceland's diverse landscape

Culture

Stories & Legends

Icelandic sagas and folklore from this area

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