Apparently, these mysterious supernatural beings bear no resemblance to Santa’s helpers or Legolas from Lord of the Rings, but there are several types of elves, according to Icelandic lore. According to , Iceland’s Elf School, started by headmaster (and elf expert) Magnus Skarphedinsson, is dedicated to documenting elf encounters in the country, with a total of 1,400 stories and counting. Skarphedinsson has spent 34 years studying elves and their impact on local life in Iceland. “I collect stories about paranormal experiences, ghosts, and spirits, and while I’ve never seen them myself, I’m convinced that elves and hidden people, or huldufólk, do exist,” Skarphedinsson told