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Shedding light on Sól, the Norse goddess of the sun
Despite the harsh and seemingly never-ending winters, many Scandinavians love getting a bit of sun on their faces and bodies in the warmer months. This love affair can partly be traced back to the early medieval period when the sun was revered as Sól, a goddess of the sun.2 years ago — Culture and religion -
The Sámi and Vikings: A forgotten relationship
The history of Vikings is often portrayed as one of plunder and conquest. Yet amidst the tales of violence is a lesser-known story of cooperation between people from Viking societies and the indigenous Sámi people of northern Scandinavia.2 years ago — History
