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What I’ve Learned From Reading This Book: Kindle Version
“The beliefs of the Vikings revolved around the following:
They held polytheistic religious views.
They believed in the afterlife, called Valhalla.
Like the Hindus, they also had a variety of gods with Odin the Allfather as the leader of Gods.
As mentioned previously, conversion attempts by Christian missionaries began as early as the 9th century.
By the time it came to the 12th century, most if not all of Scandinavia had been Christianized. At this time even Vikings adopted a hybrid religion that included practices and beliefs of the Vikings and Christianity.”
MY COMMENTARY
The Vikings practiced a polytheistic religion, worshipping multiple gods and goddesses, including Odin, Thor, Freyja, and Tyr. Odin was regarded as the Allfather and held a prominent position among the Norse gods.
They also believed in different forms of the afterlife. Valhalla, ruled by Odin, was one destination for warriors who died in battle, but it was not the only afterlife destination in Norse mythology.
Christian missionary efforts in Scandinavia began during the 9th century and gradually expanded over the following centuries.
By the 12th century, Christianity had become firmly established throughout most of Scandinavia, although older Norse traditions and customs continued to influence cultural and religious practices.
During the conversion period, some communities combined elements of traditional Norse customs with Christian beliefs, creating periods of religious coexistence and cultural blending.
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