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The 1662 Witch Hunts: Iceland's Darkest Prosecutions

The 1662 Witch Hunts: Iceland's Darkest Prosecutions

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When we think of witch hunts, Salem or Continental Europe come to mind—not Iceland. Yet in the 17th century, Iceland prosecuted over 120 people for witchcraft, with 21 executed. This episode explores the 1662 case of Jón Rögnvaldsson, a farmer from the Westfjords accused of using magical staves called 'galdrastafir' to control weather and bring harm. We delve into the unique Icelandic context: unlike Europe, most accused were men, and the hunts coincided with Danish absolutism tightening control over the island. Lucas and Luna discuss the role of the Lutheran church, the infamous 'Brennuöld' (Burning Age), and how the sagas themselves were sometimes used as evidence. We also examine the case of the 'Vatnsdæla witch' and the legal reforms that finally ended the hunts. A chilling chapter in Iceland's history that reveals much about its society under foreign rule. #Iceland #WitchHunts #Brennuöld #JónRögnvaldsson #Galdrastafir #1662 #LutheranChurch #DanishAbsolutism #Westfjords #Vatnsdæla #Witchcraft #Magic #History #FexingoHistory #NorthernEurope #17thCentury #PiracyAndPersecution #LegalHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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