![]() Especially people who had come from Ireland and many other parts of the British Isles. At that time, Icelanders converted wholly to Christianity, but there had been Christians living in Iceland until that point. They believed in the old Norse gods and practised that religion until 1000. Many of the first settlers in Iceland came from Norway. In Icelandic, the Æsir Religion is called Ásatrú. Chief goði, Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson, is in the middle. The Æsir religion is still practised today though obviously, it is not as widespread as before. In some ways, it is like Greek mythology and mythologies from cultures worldwide. Norse mythology is the sagas of the Æsir religion practised in Nordic countries and is believed to have originated in Sweden. ![]() I even took a Tolkien class once, and here I am, sharing my knowledge of these things combined. As an Icelander myself, I love Icelandic sagas, Norse Mythology and Tolkien’s work. Tolkien was inspired by Icelandic books written by both known and unknown Icelandic authors, such as the Sagas and Prose Edda. This sounds familiar to Icelanders and those who know Icelandic folklore and Middle Earth. Desolate landscapes, dwarfs, elves and wizards His brilliant stories were inspired by great folktales and legends and viewed through Tolkien’s cultural lens. His books are known worldwide, 70+ years after their release and will hardly be forgotten soon. Not many writers can pride themselves on having as good imagination as J.R.R Tolkien had. Words by Snædís, one of the expert local guides of Your Friend In Reykjavik Then you want to hear about Norse mythology and Icelandic folktales
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