Trékyllisvík burnings

In 1654, three men were burned at Trékyllisvík in the Strandir region after a woman's possession-like illness was blamed on sorcery.

1654 CE · 65.98, -21.43 · status: official

The account

Strandir became known as Iceland's 'land of sorcery'; the Museum of Sorcery and Witchcraft at Hólmavík tells its story.

Connections in the atlas

• Museum of Sorcery and Witchcraft, Hólmavík

Sources

1. Wikipedia: Witch trials in Iceland