Herman, Heidi
The Legend of the Icelandic Yule Lads
- ISBN 13:
- 9781478743309
- author:
- Herman, Heidi
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Outskirts Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 48
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 21.6 x 0.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Children / Juvenile, Children's, Fiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Legend of the Icelandic Yule Lads by Heidi Herman In Icelandic folklore, a unique Christmas tale about trolls has been passed down for over 1,500 years. The story of the Yule Lads is rooted in the 13th Century and the Snorri Sturlson's Edda, where the recognized mother of the Yule Lads, Gryla, is described as a horrible ogress. According to legend, Gryla and her troll offspring terrorized children, hauling them off in burlap bags to be later eaten. However, in 1746, a public decree was issued to forbid parents from using these stories to terrify children, and the Yule Lads' character has since been softened from horrible trolls to mischievous tricksters. The legend states that the Yule Lads come down from the mountain, one each day, starting 13 days before Christmas, and stay through Christmas Day, before leaving in the reverse order they arrived. This charming tale is brought to life in a unique and engaging way, offering a fresh perspective on a well-known Icelandic legend.
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