Sc Andinavian Collection (page 2)

Scandinavian Runes
A priest explains to a warrior the message inscribed on a stone in Norway

Crown Prince Olav of Norway and Princess Martha
Crown Prince Olav of Norway (1903 - 1991), later King Olav V, with his wife, the Crown Princess, formerly Princess Martha of Sweden (1901 - 1954). Date: 1930

Apples arranged in a pattern in a display. Photographed in Kivik, Sweden

Olsbro rune stone. This stone, like many other rune stones, is believed to have been carved as a memorial to the dead. It is engraved with runic inscriptions dating back to the early Middle Ages

Immigrant families headed west from Boston, 1800s
Swedish immigrants passing through Boston, bound for the Midwest, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Hagen killing Siegfried
Siegfried, the warrior slain by Hagen in Germanic legend. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Europeans of the early Middle Ages
European family of the early Middle Ages. Antique hand-colored print

Bronze Age Europeans
European couple of the Bronze Age. Antique hand-colored print

Nordic runestone in Jutland
Large carved Norse runestone in Jutland. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Barbarian tribesmen of the Roman Empire
European tribesmen, known as barbarians to the Romans. Antique hand-colored print

Viking king
Norse sea-king during the Viking era. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Vikings battling natives on the coast of Vinland
Freydis defends her fellow Norse settlers from Native Americans, or Skraelings, 1009. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Vikings discovering Vinland
Norse settlers Thorfin and Gudrida landing on Vinland. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Norse settlers in battle with New World natives
Viking expedition leader Thorwald fatally wounded by natives on the coast of Canada, 1002 AD. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Pine Grosbeak Pinicola enucleator male in forest Finnish Lapland March

Odin and Yggdrasil
Odin (Wodan), Scandinavian deity acquires the runes by hanging for nine days from the branches of the world-tree Yggdrasil (of which we have a fine engraving.)

NORDIC SYMBOL: TRICEPS. The triceps, a Nordic (Germanic) symbol of divine power

MYTHOLOGY: FRIGG (FREYJA). Nordic-Germanic goddess of love, marriage, and of the dead. Line engraving

Swedish Grandmother
An old Swedish woman in traditional costume of Sweden, reading a Bible story to her grandchild on the wooden steps of her house. Date: 1930s

Kviknes Hotel, Balestrand, Norway

Silver birch seedlings after forest fire
Silver birch (Betula pendula) seedlings growing three months after a forest fire. This fire took place in a clear-felled area in the Tiveden forest, in Vastra Gotaland County, Sweden

Ancient ash tree (Fraxinus excelsior)
Ancient tree. Man standing by an ancient European ash tree (Fraxinus excelisor). Its diameter at 130 centimetres above the ground is 9.23 metres

Norwegian immigrant homestead, Old World Wisconsin
Kvaale Farm dairy shed of Norwegian immigrants, Old World Wisconsin restored to its 1865 appearance. Photograph

Swedish immigrants on their way to the American midwest, 1850s
Immigrant Swedes passing through Worcester, Massachusetts, en route to the Midwest, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Vikings raiders ready to set sail
Danish Vikings preparing to raid the British coast. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Burial artifacts of prehistoric Jutland
Prehistoric burial artifacts found in Jutland. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration of artifacts

Woman dressed in traditional Celt or Finnish attire
Finnish woman in traditional clothing similar to Celtic artifacts from Ireland. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Norse settlement ruins in Greenland
Ruins of a Viking church at Katortok, Greenland, view in 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Viking explorers on the North American coast
Viking settlers exploring the North American coast. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Fish market at a Norwegian port, 1880s
Fishermen selling their fresh cod in Bergen, Norway, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Horse, Palomino adult, close-up of head, in snow, Sweden, winter

John Deere 4455 tractor, close-up of wheel, Sweden, may

Siberian Tit Parus cinctus Finland winter

Siberian Jay Perisoreus infaustus Northern Finland March

Ruff Philomachus pugnax males fighting on lek Finland May

Nerthus / Hertha
NERTHUS aka HERTHA German / Scandinavian goddess of fertility, worshipped on the island of Rugen

Norway, Trondheim. Statue of Peter Jansen Wessel

Sweden, Island of Gotland. Graphic representation on a church stone carved frieze of the invasion of the island by armour clad medieval knights

Stadsholmen Island and Gamla Stan from Skeppsholmen Bridge, Stockholm, Sweden

Gripsholm Castle, Mariefred, Sormland, Sweden

Winter landscape, Reindeer & snowmobile, Jokkmokk, Sweden

Winter fair, Jokkmokk, Norrbotten, Northern Sweden

Kalmer Slott castle, Kalmer, Smaland, Sweden

Red Houses, Trosa, SE Sweden

Abisko river gorge, Lappland, Sweden

Windmill, Skane, Sweden

Lake in Laponia World Heritage Site, Lappland, Sweden

Fishing cottages, Smogen, Sweden

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"Exploring the Mystical World of Scandinavia: A Journey Through Norse Mythology, Viking Heritage, and Natural Wonders" Odin on his throne: Delve into the realm of gods as you witness Odin, the Allfather, seated upon his majestic throne in Asgard. Freya in her Chariot: Marvel at the beauty and power of Freya, the goddess of love and fertility, as she rides through the skies in her magnificent chariot pulled by two mighty cats. Viking ship at sea: Embark on a thrilling adventure across treacherous waters aboard a traditional Viking longship, feeling the wind in your hair as you sail towards new horizons. Fire: Feel the warmth and hearth-like ambiance as crackling flames dance around ancient Scandinavian bonfires during traditional celebrations and rituals. Odin and Hounds: Witness Odin's loyal companions, his fierce hounds Geri and Freki, standing faithfully by their master's side while guarding Valhalla's gates. Northern lights: Be enchanted by nature's most mesmerizing light show - vibrant ribbons of colorful auroras dancing across Nordic skies like ethereal curtains woven by celestial hands. Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock): Stand atop this awe-inspiring cliff formation that juts out over Norway's fjords with breathtaking views that will leave you speechless. Trundholm Sun Chariot: Admire an exquisite Bronze Age artifact depicting a sun chariot found in Denmark; a symbol representing both solar worship and astronomical knowledge from ancient times. Witches Call Monsters: Uncover dark folklore where witches summon mythical creatures to do their bidding under moonlit nights deep within enchanted forests shrouded in mystery. Cep mushroom (Boletus edulis): Discover culinary delights hidden beneath Scandinavian forest canopies – succulent cep mushrooms prized for their earthy flavors and culinary versatility. Viking raid under Olaf I.