Journey Through Iceland’s Myths and Legends
Are you ready to embark on a journey through Iceland’s captivating landscapes and rich mythology? This is more than just a trip—it’s a transformative exploration of sagas, trolls, elves, and the ancient wisdom of runes. Whether you’re planning to visit Iceland soon or dreaming of its fire-and-ice wonderland, this unique online course invites you to dive deep into the heart of Icelandic culture and mythology.
Iceland rests upon two tectonic plates: North American and Eurasian. Between the plates there is friction and that causes volcanoes to erupt. Marion Woodman said: “a life that is truly lived is constant burning away veils of illusion gradually revealing the essence of an individual”.
It’s an arctic state, so ice is all around. Poet Letitia Elisabeth Landon once said: “A great change in life is like a cold bath in winter — we all hesitate at the first plunge”. Are you ready to plunge in?
The water of emotions can flow in any direction. Sometimes it meanders like a little gentle stream, sometimes it builds up like a tsunami that destroys people and places you have known and loved.
If emotions are cooled down, if we chill hard enough ice forms. The longer we detach our warmth, the stronger the foundation becomes to walk away from someone or something that does not feed our soul.
Chasing the Light
Why Join This Mythological Journey?
Iceland is a land of contrasts: fiery volcanoes and icy glaciers, vast plains and misty fjords. Its mythology is no different—filled with hidden people, mighty gods, and tales of transformation. Over four weeks, we’ll explore:
- Þingvellir: Iceland’s ancient parliament, where power, politics, and betrayal shaped history.
- The Hidden People: Learn about elves and their mystical world, discovering how their stories reflect hidden aspects of yourself.
- Trolls and Shadows: Delve into the Bárðr Saga and uncover the lurking trolls in Iceland’s myths and within our own psyche.
- Runes and Words of Power: Explore the enchanting symbolism of runes and their ability to help us reflect and connect.
The land of fire and ice. A landscape filled with volcanos and glaciers. The misty steam fills an island that is unique. The fire ignites action, while the ice demands cautiousness. To visit the country is not only
a journey, it’s also a spiritual quest searching for your inner fire, exploring your emotions to find out where your inner stability, your inner ice is locked away.
It was in the misty steam of his outside pool that the famous poet Snorri Sturluson was murdered. Because of Snorri we now know about Odin, Thor and all of the other famous Norse deities.
I want to invite you to chase around in the forest of sagas and myths looking for the sparkles of light that those stories can reveal to us now. How do they relate to our current life? We are going to explore that by dreaming. Each week, on the website of Mindfunda, you will find the incubation for that week.
If you listen to it, you can use it to relax, meditate and focus on receiving a dream. Invite a dream to go out and catch you, sit around with you by the fireplace.
What You’ll Get from This Course
- Weekly Dream Incubations: Each week, you’ll listen to an audio guide inspired by Icelandic myths to invite transformative dreams.
- Private Dream Sharing Community: Join a closed Facebook group to share dreams, reflect, and learn from others on this journey.
- Mythological Insights: Discover the timeless lessons hidden in Icelandic mythology and how they can enrich your modern life.
- Personal Growth: Balance the fire of passion with the ice of calm reflection as you connect with Iceland’s powerful symbolic elements.
Who Should Join?
This course is perfect for:
- Travelers heading to Iceland who want to deepen their understanding of its culture and mythology.
- Dream enthusiasts eager to explore the intersection of mythology and personal transformation.
- History and mythology lovers looking to connect with Iceland’s ancient stories.
- Anyone seeking a unique, introspective journey inspired by Iceland’s landscapes and legends.
Why Iceland?
Iceland isn’t just a destination; it’s a portal to a world where nature and mythology intertwine. Imagine walking among the rugged cliffs of Þingvellir, home to Europe’s first parliament, or dreaming of elves hidden under ancient lava rocks. Iceland’s unique geology, shaped by the tension between tectonic plates, mirrors the emotional and spiritual friction we explore in this course.
The fire ignites action, while the ice demands patience and reflection. These dual forces help you reconnect with your inner stability and unlock your creative potential.
You need to have a Facebook account. If you join, you will get an invitation to a closed Facebook group where you can share dreams each week. Each week you can listen to a new audio incubation that captures the essence of the
lesson and helps you remember your dreams better. This dream you can share in the closed Facebook group where people can reflect on it.
- In the first week we will discuss Þingvellir (the letterÞ is pronounced as th). It’s the first still existing parliament in Europe. We will meet the most powerful man in Iceland in the Middle Ages: Snorri Sturluson. He betrayed King Haakon, the same man he once tutored only to find out that his own betrayal came back lake a snake to bites him where it hurts. King Haakon sends his biggest rivalry to take Snorri back where he does not want to be.
- The second week of May we will visit the hidden Kingdom of the elves. The elves are also known as the hidden people. They decide of you are allowed to see them. Are you able to allow yourself to become blessed and discover the magic hidden under the rocks of oblivion?
- The third week we are going to explore the trolls. We will hear and read about the Bárðr Saga, and dream about it together. We will discover the troll who lurks outside looking for any form of weakness and search for it inside ourselves. We will delve into the story of Bárðr, a brutal killer but also a savior of people in distress.
- In the last week we will explore the runes. Not in a magical way, we will not be throwing the runes. But as a way of enchanting ourselves and each other with words.
This event is open for everyone who is interested in dreams, history, traveling and exploring (your inner) symbols.
How to Sign Up
Ready to explore the myths of Iceland and transform your perspective? Here’s how to get started:
- Register Online: Sign up on our website for access to the course materials and private Facebook group.
- Engage Weekly: Each week, you’ll receive an audio guide and mythological insights to inspire your dreams and reflections.
- Share and Learn: Post your dreams in the group, connect with fellow participants, and explore how Icelandic myths relate to your personal journey.
Start the excitement for your journey to Iceland right away—sign up now and begin your adventure!
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