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Gryla: The Terrifying Icelandic Christmas Witch Who Eats Naughty Children

Shaun Zietsman December 21, 2024

Gryla, the cannibalistic Christmas witch, and her sons, the Yule Lads, are Icelandic folklore figures that terrorise...

Shaun Zietsman

I’m The Something Guy, the human behind the screen and the slightly odd brain responsible for everything you’re reading here. I write curious, playful pieces about pretty much anything that catches my attention, from genuinely informative ideas to the wonderfully strange corners of the internet. The point is simple. Every post should be interesting, a little unexpected, and worth your time.