Iceland’s Gullfoss Waterfall an Urban Legend

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Gullfoss Waterfall written by Nifty Buckles.

A popular Icelandic Urban Legend concerns Sigríður Tómasdóttir, who alledgedly, saved the Gullfoss waterfall from being dammed up by UK investors. She threatened to throw herself over the waterfall. However, this urban legend is untrue the investors couldn’t raise enough money to build the dike.

Author: Nifty Buckles Folklore

Nifty Buckles is a folklorist, and poet who brings to life enchanting cultural legends and fairytales. View all posts by Nifty Buckles Folklore