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Bronze Figure

Bronze Figure dating to 1000. It may represent Thor (Þhor) or or may represent Jesus. He is holding what may be Thor's hammer or a Christian cross. Or, it may be representative of both. Iceland converted to Christianity about the year 1000. IMG_6345
Reykjavik Day 3 - The National Museum

June 5th 2022
Susan and I were fortunate to find ourselves with a third day in Reykjavik. Our flight home was not until 8:10 p.m. and our airport transfer not until 4:40 p.m. We planned to use the time by visiting the National Museum of Iceland. Breakfast in the Vox restaurant of the hotel was unhurried, There did not appear to be the large incoming and conference crowds of the previous Sunday. Four other me ... read more
Europe » Iceland » Southwest » Reykjavík

Icelandic Flag Settled by Norwegian and Celtic (Scottish and Irish) immigrants during the late 9th and 10th centuries A.D., Iceland boasts the world's oldest functioning legislative assembly, the Althing, established in 930. Independent for over 300 years, Iceland ... ... read more
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