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The Draugr: Norse Zombies From Icelandic Sagas

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The Draugr is one of the most terrifying figures in Norse mythology and Icelandic history. These undead beings, described in Icelandic sagas like Grettis saga, were physical, powerful, and deadly—rising from their graves to haunt and attack the living. In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, we explore the origins of draugar, their role in Viking Age Iceland, and the real historical beliefs behind these terrifying creatures.

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