Ugly Reykjavik @uglyreykjavik.bsky.social · May 28 Flekka was considered wise and forward-thinking. According to local legend, Flekka is buried nearby, and no ship will sink in Flekkuvík as long as her grave is visible. #Iceland #photography #nature #landscape #naturephotography #landscapephotography #abandoned #decay #concrete #graffiti #folklore
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There is a rune stone on Flekka's supposed burial site that says, "Here lies Flekka." I read a 1959 article arguing that she is not, in fact, buried there. It claims the rune stone is most likely from the 17th or 18th century, and underneath there's a cairn that Flekka raised to guide sailors.