Several people residing in Iceland believe in elves. A survey conducted at the University of Iceland found that 62% of residents believe in elves. This is mainly due to the country’s elf history which dates back to the Viking era.
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In 1998, more than 50% of Iceland’s population believed in the existence of elves.
A German word for nightmare is “alptraum,” which means “elf dream.” In German folklore, elves were dangerous figures who could control dreams and create nightmares.
As of 1998, over 50% of Iceland’s population believed in the existence of elves.