Þorleifur Skaftason

Þorleifur Skaftason (1683–1748), was an Icelandic priest and Galdrmaster. He is known in Icelandic folklore, where he is the subject of many folk sagas about his alleged magical performances.

This is an Icelandic name. The last name is patronymic, not a family name; this person is referred to by the given name Þorleifur.

References
    • „Saga latínuskóla á Íslandi til 1846. Tímarit hins íslenzka bókmenntafélags 1893.“,
    • „Galdra-Loftur. Söguleg rannsókn. Ísafold 9. janúar 1915.“,


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