Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – <\/strong>Magic is a popular subject in Icelandic folklore. Many stories exist about people who performed extraordinary magical feats and achieved amazing things.<\/p>\n Many ancient books and manuscripts record the magical beliefs and practices of Icelanders, which have been preserved for future generations.<\/p>\n One curious story, reflecting a mixture of Christian and Pagan elements, is about how S\u00e6mundur Sigf\u00fasson (1056 \u2013 1133) tricked the Devil not just once but three times. Each time, he used a different trick, confusing the Devil.<\/p>\n S\u00e6mundur Sigf\u00fasson, also known as S\u00e6mundur the Learned or <\/em>S\u00e6mundur the Wise, was a priest who had attended the Black School (Svartisk\u00f3li). Whether he studied in France or somewhere in Franconia, in northern Bavaria, Germany (formerly a separate duchy of the Holy Roman Empire), is still debated by scholars.<\/p>\n This is a preview of our premium article available only to members of Ancient Pages.<\/strong><\/p>\n Become a\u00a0member<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>to read more –\u00a0\u00a0Click here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n If you are\u00a0already a member<\/strong>\u00a0and have logged in to your account, you can\u00a0access the article here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n See also:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Mystery Of Paracelsus\u2019s Magical Sword Azoth \u2013 Rumors Or Truth?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Puzzling Connection Between Fairies, Ghosts And Ancient Civilizations Revealed<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Morgan Le Fay \u2013 Heroine, Goddess, Witch, Fay, Or A Sorceress In Arthurian Traditions<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n More Premium Articles<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n![\"Curious](\"https:\/\/www.ancientpages.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pr-saemundurthewisedevil.jpg\")
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