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Reykjavik It has been the dream of Iceland´s neo-pagan worshippers for four decades. Now construction of the first heathen temple or "hof" to be built in a Nordic country in almost 1,000 years.

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This makes the old pagan religion of the Vikings not only the fastest growing religion in Iceland, but also the largest non-Christian religion. Óðinn and Þór make a comeback after a millennium In the year 1000 Christianity was adopted as the national religion of Iceland by Alþingi, the Viking-age commonwealth parliament of Iceland.

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Iceland to build first Norse gods temple since Viking age so you can worship Thor and Odin.. which will be circular and domed and situated on a hill overlooking the Icelandic capital of Reykjavik.

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Mon 2 Feb 2015 10.54 EST Last modified on Fri 6 Feb 2015 14.33 EST Icelanders will soon be able to publicly worship at a shrine to Thor, Odin and Frigg with construction starting this month on the.

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Feb. 2, 2015, 7:23 AM PST. REYKJAVIK - 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.

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Designed by architect Magnús Jensson, the temple will be a monument to the cosmic forces of nature. It includes a spectacular dome aligned with astronomical events. The numbers three and nine,.

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Iceland to build first temple to Norse gods since Viking age Poetry, magic and war Odin, who gave one of his eyes in exchange for wisdom, is, according to most sources, the "Allfather" of the.

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First Viking Temple in 1,000 Years Coming to Iceland For the first time in a millennium, Iceland will have a shrine honoring the ancient Norse gods once worshipped by the Vikings. By:.

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For the first time in over 1000 years, followers of the old Norse gods known as Ásatrú are building a temple in Reykjavik for what has become the fastest growing religion in Iceland. In this short video, The Midgardian interviews architect Magnús Jensson to discuss his 15 year odyssey to "create a mystery for the future" as part of the.

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The religion of the original Viking settlers of Iceland, the old Norse paganism Ásatrú, is not just still alive and well in Iceland, it is undergoing something of a renaissance. Here is our quick guide to the current state of Ásatrú, the ancient religion of the Vikings, in Iceland. 1. It was abandoned in favor of Christianity in the year 1000

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The Ásatrú faith also celebrates Old Norse mythology and its pantheon of morally ambiguous deities - gods such as Odin, Thor and Loki - that came to Iceland during the Viking Age, when the.

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Fate of the Gods Here you enter the magical and mystical realm of all the Norse mythology has to offer. Take an audio tour as you are transported into some of the most legendary myths via art and music. As an added bonus, the museum is a pretty impressive building, created by an award-winning architect. The museum is open every day.

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Introduction. Ásheimur Temple, which is situated in Northern Iceland, stands as a testament to the resurgence of ancient Norse and Germanic paganism and the enduring spirit of Ásatrúarfélagið, the Icelandic Pagan Association.Serving as the country's inaugural consecrated heathen temple, Ásheimur temple has become a sacred place for the local heathen community and a symbol of cultural.

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For the first time in over 1000 years, followers of the old Norse gods known as Ásatrú are building a temple in Reykjavik for what has become the fastest growing religion in Iceland. In this.

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The term "Viking" applies only to Scandinavian raiders, not to Scandinavians generally. Some of the men, and women, who settled Iceland may have previously been involved in Viking raids but they came to Iceland as farmers looking to start a new life in a new world. Unlike other regions colonized by the Vikings, Iceland had no indigenous population.

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Many tour providers choose to operate under the banner "Viking"—i.e. Adventure Vikings, Viking Heli-Skiing, Viking Horses—and even one of Iceland's most famed beers is named after these free boating rovers. All of this alludes to a proud, violent and authentically Scandinavian period of history, a history the Icelanders seem quite content with glorifying.