Icelanders will soon be able to publicly worship at a shrine to Thor, Odin and Frigg with construction starting this month on the island’s first major temple to the Norse gods since the Viking age.
Worship of the gods in Scandinavia gave way to Christianity around 1,000 years ago but a modern version of Norse paganism has been gaining popularity in Iceland.
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I've heard of paganism through a show that I like to watch called "Reign" (which I highly suggest anyone watch) and it seems more like witch craft. I don't know if there are different branches. As for the article It reminds me of buddhism because a lot of the stories are about the message it is giving rather than how realistic it is. I think its cool that these people are bringing back a religion because that is how we keep our history alive, imagine if there were more Mayans then maybe we would understand their logic into a greater depth.
ReplyDeleteI know heard of paganism before but its interesting to read. I don't know about other people but for me but my mind is very open when I hear bout other people religions/traditions because its something I am not used to.
ReplyDeleteThis article was really cool, it's interesting to see how it's evolved and now it's focused more on metaphors and psychology which relates to what we've been learning in class.
ReplyDeleteAnd I thought that Thor and Odin were merely part of Comic Fiction! Its interesting that there is more mention of these Norse Gods in popular culture than there is of the religion.
ReplyDeletethis article was very interesting, I enjoyed reading this.
ReplyDeletei wonder who began this religion there
ReplyDeleteVery nice article to read. I actually had never heard of paganism which made it much more interesting.
ReplyDeleteIt was a very interesting article. It's interesting to see how they are brining back a belief that was such a huge part of the Viking culture. Maybe the avengers have produced a nostalgia for Thor.
ReplyDeleteThis article was interesting.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I've heard of Paganism before, I've never known much about it. This was an interesting read.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I've heard of Paganism before, I've never known much about it. This was an interesting read.
ReplyDeleteI agree that this article was very interesting. Also, I believe that every religion should have a sacred place of worship to publicly practice their religion.
ReplyDeleteThis article was really informative and interesting. I think that religion should definitely have its own place to call its own so that the followers can follow freely and without judgment.
ReplyDeletethat's pretty interesting. another example of new age religion. If i where there i'd do my site visit on them sounds cool
ReplyDeletebtw wouldn't this be considered now a philosophy? rather than a religion? because some consider buddhism and confusionism as a philosophy.
ReplyDeleteThis is an interesting article. I didn't know people still worshiped the Norse Gods.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if they have enough followers to even keep the religion alive, anyways I wish the best of luck to them!
ReplyDeleteLove how they are bringing back something from such a long time ago
ReplyDeleteThis is very surprising that some people, in spite of them being a christian nation still worship and keep the tradition of ancient times.
ReplyDeleteIt is great that there bringing there old traditions and culture back and not letting it disappear.
ReplyDeleteThese are the gods and beliefs that bred legends. I hope they will be able to keep the religion alive.
ReplyDeleteHad not heard of paganism so this was a cool article to read. Seems a bit strange but every religion and belief is strange in some way.
ReplyDeleteHad not heard of paganism so this was a cool article to read. Seems a bit strange but every religion and belief is strange in some way.
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of this religion before but I believe that every religion should have a temple or home of worship so that they can practice their faith. It's also great that they are bringing past traditions back.
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