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Nábrók- human skin pants mentioned in Icelandic folklore (en.wikipedia.org)
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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

At least the donor had the decency the shave

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

I visited this museum last year and, no, the hair is just not easily visible on the picture, but is present when you take a close look.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

The Dollop #252 - Icelandic History talks about necropants. A very funny listen if you’re unfamiliar. Including an Icelandic comedian referring to the Icelandic people as “the most beautiful example of inbreeding in the world.” Or something to that effect.