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1
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icelandic sagas
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Scandinavia
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Considered important historical and literary heritage
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1
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2
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norse mythology
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Scandinavia
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Frequently referenced in literature, art, and popular culture in Scandinavia.
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1
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3
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norse mythology afterlife
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Scandinavia
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Valkyries bringing fallen warriors to Valhalla is a well-known aspect of the afterlife in Norse mythology in Scandinavian folklore.
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1
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4
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norse mythology gods' portrayal
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Scandinavia
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Gods like Odin, Thor, and Loki are often depicted as complex and morally ambiguous characters in Scandinavian retellings.
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1
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5
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norse mythology symbols
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Scandinavia
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Symbols like Mjolnir (Thor's hammer) and Yggdrasil (the world tree) hold significant cultural and religious symbolism in Scandinavian traditions.
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1
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6
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old norse
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Scandinavia
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Old Norse language was spoken in Europe during the Viking Age and is an important part of the history and culture of Scandinavia.
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1
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7
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old norse
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Scandinavia
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Old Norse was the language spoken by the Norse people in Scandinavia during the Viking Age.
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1
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