↟ Did you know the Vikings named both Greenland and Iceland?
Greenland and Iceland were named by early Norse explorers (Vikings) during the late 9th–10th centuries. The names was based on first impressions, seasonal conditions, and practical motivations rather than geographic accuracy.
Iceland received its name after the Vikings encountered heavy sea ice, glaciers, and harsh winters upon arrival. Even though the island contains fertile valleys and grasslands, made livable by a relatively mild climate influenced by the Gulf Stream.
Greenland was named by Erik the Red (the father of Leif Eriksson) around 986 CE. Not because it was largely green, but as a deliberate attempt to make the land sound attractive to potential rival settlers during the Medieval Warm Period, when southern coastal areas did support limited farming.
These names persisted through...- continues in comment below ⬇️
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Greenland and Iceland were named by early Norse explorers (Vikings) during the late 9th–10th centuries. The names was based on first impressions, seasonal conditions, and practical motivations rather than geographic accuracy.
Iceland received its name after the Vikings encountered heavy sea ice, glaciers, and harsh winters upon arrival. Even though the island contains fertile valleys and grasslands, made livable by a relatively mild climate influenced by the Gulf Stream.
Greenland was named by Erik the Red (the father of Leif Eriksson) around 986 CE. Not because it was largely green, but as a deliberate attempt to make the land sound attractive to potential rival settlers during the Medieval Warm Period, when southern coastal areas did support limited farming.
These names persisted through...- continues in comment below ⬇️
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↟ The heritage of our Ancestors ↟
Rune stone located in Uppland, Sweden with inscription from the 1000s A.D. of the younger futhark:
ᚠᚢᚦᚬᚱᚴ ᚼᚿᛁᛅᛋ ᛏᛒᛉᛚᛣ
× fuþąrk × hnias × tbmlʀ ×
This rune stone originates from Funbo parish, where three other stones still stands. They derives from the same family who once back in the time erected them. This particular rune stone is quite rare due to the ornament in the middle. Many would try to relate this symbol to Christianity, but rather – this is actually one of the few Pagan rune stones that has been preserved.
It looks much like a Celtic triquetra, which is common in Celtic crosses. But, it is clear that this ornament is a much older Pagan symbol, and there are several objects much older than Christianity in the Celtic and Germanic world that contain it.
The ornament can also be related to the Valknut – a...- continues in comment below ⬇️
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Rune stone located in Uppland, Sweden with inscription from the 1000s A.D. of the younger futhark:
ᚠᚢᚦᚬᚱᚴ ᚼᚿᛁᛅᛋ ᛏᛒᛉᛚᛣ
× fuþąrk × hnias × tbmlʀ ×
This rune stone originates from Funbo parish, where three other stones still stands. They derives from the same family who once back in the time erected them. This particular rune stone is quite rare due to the ornament in the middle. Many would try to relate this symbol to Christianity, but rather – this is actually one of the few Pagan rune stones that has been preserved.
It looks much like a Celtic triquetra, which is common in Celtic crosses. But, it is clear that this ornament is a much older Pagan symbol, and there are several objects much older than Christianity in the Celtic and Germanic world that contain it.
The ornament can also be related to the Valknut – a...- continues in comment below ⬇️
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https://native-scandinavia.com/
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https://www.instagram.com/p/DT-wTEwDE00/?igsh=ZDdpY3M2b2w2ZjFn
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Deeds will live forever 🔱
"Cattle die, kinsmen die. What never dies is the verdict of the dead man's deeds."
–Hávamál, stansa 76-78.
Meaning:
While wealth and life itself end, a person's reputation (their "fame" or "doom/verdict") lives on as their lasting legacy, shaped by the quality of their actions and honor in life.
'Fä dör, fränder dö, även själv skiljes du hädan, men ett vet jag, som aldrig dör, domen över död man.'
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"Cattle die, kinsmen die. What never dies is the verdict of the dead man's deeds."
–Hávamál, stansa 76-78.
Meaning:
While wealth and life itself end, a person's reputation (their "fame" or "doom/verdict") lives on as their lasting legacy, shaped by the quality of their actions and honor in life.
'Fä dör, fränder dö, även själv skiljes du hädan, men ett vet jag, som aldrig dör, domen över död man.'
https://www.instagram.com/p/DT_BLFXDTNR/?igsh=Znh2a2Z2Y2kwaWo2
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↟ MIDVINTERBLOT – The ancient Old Norse origins of Jul ↟
❄️ Native Scandinavians in Sweden celebrating Jul and Midvinterblot at full moon. If you follow the Old Norse Lunisolar calendar, the original celebration of Jul takes place today, on February 1st this year. Always on the first full moon after the new moon, after the Winter Solstice. The dates changes annually according to the full moon, last year it fell on January 13th for example. Today the first full moon after the new moon, after the Winter Solstice occur here in Scandinavia. This is one of the most important dates in our pre-Christian culture, and according to our Old Norse calendar, the original celebration of Jul takes place on this day. Jul is a very old Scandinavian tradition that has its roots in the old Germanic celebrations of Midwinterblót.
❄️ It is the second blót that Odin enacts in the...- continues in comment below ⬇️
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❄️ Native Scandinavians in Sweden celebrating Jul and Midvinterblot at full moon. If you follow the Old Norse Lunisolar calendar, the original celebration of Jul takes place today, on February 1st this year. Always on the first full moon after the new moon, after the Winter Solstice. The dates changes annually according to the full moon, last year it fell on January 13th for example. Today the first full moon after the new moon, after the Winter Solstice occur here in Scandinavia. This is one of the most important dates in our pre-Christian culture, and according to our Old Norse calendar, the original celebration of Jul takes place on this day. Jul is a very old Scandinavian tradition that has its roots in the old Germanic celebrations of Midwinterblót.
❄️ It is the second blót that Odin enacts in the...- continues in comment below ⬇️
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”Kärleken eldar till dygd och besegrar alla svårigheter; du är det starka världens band, som sammanhåller folk och land.” ~Samuel Columbus, 1674
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↟ Go outside and be together in nature – find back to your roots and to a simpler life. Happy Valentines 🤍
Many have asked they wish they could find a traditional man/woman. So if you are single and think you might be interested in meeting someone from this channel fel free to leave a comment or a 🌹 on this post.
The best way to preserve our Scandinavian and European traditions is to ultimately pass them on.
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Many have asked they wish they could find a traditional man/woman. So if you are single and think you might be interested in meeting someone from this channel fel free to leave a comment or a 🌹 on this post.
The best way to preserve our Scandinavian and European traditions is to ultimately pass them on.
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↟ Vintereventyr (Winter Adventure) by Theodor Kittelsen 1857 – 1914 🇧🇻
Theodor Kittelsen was a Norweigan artist, known for his paintings of Norwegian nature and folktale creatures. This particular painting is inspired by the forest in Sigdal county in Norway during winter. Kittelsen used the Norwegian nature as inspiration and illustrated and wrote many folklore tales, acclaimed as a national artist in Norway.
Sound: Uti Fjällets Gyllene Slott – Örnatorpet.
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Theodor Kittelsen was a Norweigan artist, known for his paintings of Norwegian nature and folktale creatures. This particular painting is inspired by the forest in Sigdal county in Norway during winter. Kittelsen used the Norwegian nature as inspiration and illustrated and wrote many folklore tales, acclaimed as a national artist in Norway.
Sound: Uti Fjällets Gyllene Slott – Örnatorpet.
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↟ Preserve your heritage. Native Scandinavian from Sweden with an ancient traditional instrument called Näverlur.
Näverlur – Lúðrblást/Norse Hornblést (Birch Horn), is an ancient traditional Scandinavian instrument made of wood of fir and birch. The instrument is dating back 1100 years ago and the oldest Näverlur that has been found in Sweden can be tracked back as far as 900s.
The Näverlur is associated with the old Scandinavian "fäbod-culture" where it was used to attract the animals to come home, scare predators, to keep evil forest creatures away (creatures form our Scandinavian folklore), and to send different messages to other villages over long distances. The sound from a Näverlur has the capacity to travel up to more than 5 kilometres.
There are different melodies for different messages and it was usually women who used these horns. Each one could..- continues in comment below ⬇️
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Näverlur – Lúðrblást/Norse Hornblést (Birch Horn), is an ancient traditional Scandinavian instrument made of wood of fir and birch. The instrument is dating back 1100 years ago and the oldest Näverlur that has been found in Sweden can be tracked back as far as 900s.
The Näverlur is associated with the old Scandinavian "fäbod-culture" where it was used to attract the animals to come home, scare predators, to keep evil forest creatures away (creatures form our Scandinavian folklore), and to send different messages to other villages over long distances. The sound from a Näverlur has the capacity to travel up to more than 5 kilometres.
There are different melodies for different messages and it was usually women who used these horns. Each one could..- continues in comment below ⬇️
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↟ Älgskyttarna (The Elk in the Snow) by John Bauer 1882 – 1918 🇸🇪
John Bauer was a Swedish artist, known for his paintings and illustrations of "Among Gnomes and Goblins (Bland Tomtar och Troll).
Bauers work had, and still have a profound impact on the Swedish folklore and folktales. Early in his career, Bauer made a number of trips that would forever mark his inspiration in his illustrations. He traveled mainly to Lapland but also Germany and Italy. This particular painting is in the museum of Jönköping county, Sweden.
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John Bauer was a Swedish artist, known for his paintings and illustrations of "Among Gnomes and Goblins (Bland Tomtar och Troll).
Bauers work had, and still have a profound impact on the Swedish folklore and folktales. Early in his career, Bauer made a number of trips that would forever mark his inspiration in his illustrations. He traveled mainly to Lapland but also Germany and Italy. This particular painting is in the museum of Jönköping county, Sweden.
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https://native-scandinavia.com/
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↟ Skaði – The mythical goddess of the Scandinavian Wilderness.
❄️ Skaði hunts in the mountains of Scandes with a bow and cross-country skis, and is sometimes associated with the winter dís. She's living among frost giants in Trymheim and Jotunheim, and the giant Tjasse is her father. In Norse mythology the story goes that she came to Asgard to avenge her father – the giant Tjasse who was killed by the gods of Asgard. Instead of revenge the gods offered her a compensation – she would marry one of them. To do so, she had to choose by looking at their feet while they're lined up behind a cloth.
❄ Skaði wanted to marry the god of light Baldr, and thought that the most beautiful feet must be his. But it was not, those feet belonged to the god of the sea; Njord. The marriage was not successful, Njord wanted to live by the sea in his dwelling Noatun. Skaði ...- continues in comment below ⬇️
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❄️ Skaði hunts in the mountains of Scandes with a bow and cross-country skis, and is sometimes associated with the winter dís. She's living among frost giants in Trymheim and Jotunheim, and the giant Tjasse is her father. In Norse mythology the story goes that she came to Asgard to avenge her father – the giant Tjasse who was killed by the gods of Asgard. Instead of revenge the gods offered her a compensation – she would marry one of them. To do so, she had to choose by looking at their feet while they're lined up behind a cloth.
❄ Skaði wanted to marry the god of light Baldr, and thought that the most beautiful feet must be his. But it was not, those feet belonged to the god of the sea; Njord. The marriage was not successful, Njord wanted to live by the sea in his dwelling Noatun. Skaði ...- continues in comment below ⬇️
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↟ ↟ ↟ This is Scandinavia ↟ ↟ ↟
The North, The land and the people beyond the Northern Wind, Thule, Hyperborea – Scandinavia has since ancient times been mythical and unexplored.
❄ Scandinavians was first mentioned by the greek historian Herodotos, who writes about Aristeas – a poet who lived 700BC. He told he had ventured the North which he called Hyperborea, and met the people who he called Hyperboreans or 'The people North of the northern Wind'. This people describes to be quite tall with light skin and often with blonde hair. They lived with harsh winters and decended from the northern wind itself, and are identified as today's Native Scandinavians.
❄ Herodotos mention a snow nymph whom also decended from the northern wind – Skaði from Old Norse mythology. Skandin-av/skandinav means Skaði's people. 'Skaði' in particular means injury or harm, and the name...- continues in next post ⬇️
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The North, The land and the people beyond the Northern Wind, Thule, Hyperborea – Scandinavia has since ancient times been mythical and unexplored.
❄ Scandinavians was first mentioned by the greek historian Herodotos, who writes about Aristeas – a poet who lived 700BC. He told he had ventured the North which he called Hyperborea, and met the people who he called Hyperboreans or 'The people North of the northern Wind'. This people describes to be quite tall with light skin and often with blonde hair. They lived with harsh winters and decended from the northern wind itself, and are identified as today's Native Scandinavians.
❄ Herodotos mention a snow nymph whom also decended from the northern wind – Skaði from Old Norse mythology. Skandin-av/skandinav means Skaði's people. 'Skaði' in particular means injury or harm, and the name...- continues in next post ⬇️
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https://native-scandinavia.com/
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