The 13 Yule lads are are funny little creatures that could be referred to as trolls. They are the sons of Grýla and Leppalúði. From their earliest age, Icelandic children are told the story of Grýla, the troll-lady that lives way up in the Icelandic mountains. According to folklore, Grýla has been married three times. Her third husband, Leppalúði, is sa…
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