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The sky, according to the Vikings: Sun chariots, moon wolves, and world trees
In Norse cosmology, the sky was a dynamic backdrop that saw a host of beings, deities, and even trees animate it with an interplay of divine motion and cosmic struggle.10 months ago — Culture and religion -
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
