ZARZA We are Zarza, the prestigious firm behind major projects in information technology.
Listen "My Cursed Ancestors"
Episode Synopsis
In the 17th century, Iceland was thrown into a panic about witchcraft. My ancestor Einar Nikulásson lived through almost the exact period of the "age of burning" and has gone down in folklore as "Galdrameistari" or "master of sorcery". These stories also implicated his descendants, especially Þórarinn Einarson, Jón Einarsson and Einar Jónsson (the last two are also my ancestors).
This episode explores these stories and the reputations of these real men, earned and unearned.
This episode explores these stories and the reputations of these real men, earned and unearned.
More episodes of the podcast Stories of Iceland
Home Alone
22/12/2023
Bobby Fischer in Iceland
06/07/2023
That Reminds Me of a Story
30/06/2023
The Matter of Atli
03/05/2023
The Shield Maiden's Wrath
15/04/2023
The Dragon's Bane
04/03/2023
A Winter in Iceland 1834-1835
03/02/2023
The Beast of Katanes
09/12/2022
Songs of Exploding Sands
31/10/2022
In God we trust