Þorsteinn Guðmunsson’s

Hexekver

An Icelandic Farmer’s Little Book of Folk Magic from 1859

Rendered & Discussed by

Kári Pálsson & Giorgia Sottotetti

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“I have gradually gathered material for this book of sorcery as well as several runic alphabets, which could serve those who cannot read nor learn runes…”

This unique, beautiful and, appropriately small edition of a previously unknown little book of magic from a 19th century Icelandic farm is here rendered into English for the very first time by Kári Pálsson and Giorgia Sottotetti and published (also for the first time) by Hyldyr. It features photographs of every page of the manuscript and commentary from scholars, including discussion from runologist Alessia Bauer. A completely unique edition for a historically fascinating item.

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A UNIQUE & APPROACHABLE
EDITION INTENDED
FOR EVERYONE

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first edition
2026. 208 pages. 3×3.5 inches. Published by Hyldyr.
Non-fiction, European history, folklore, & archaeology.

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