Archaeologists unearth 'unparalleled' pre-Christian temple in Norway

[KichigaiNeko]

http://www.freethoughtnation.com/contrib...orway.html

A fascinating discovery is shedding light upon pre-Christian Scandinavian religion and early Christian inroads into Norway. In the Norwegian press, this highly important find is being called "unparalleled," "first of its kind" and "unique," said to have been "deliberately and carefully hidden" - from invading and destructive Christians.

Located at the site of Ranheim, about 10 kilometers south of the Norwegian city of Trondheim, the astonishing discovery was unearthed while excavating foundations for new houses and includes a "gudehovet" or "god temple." Occupied from the 6th or 5th century BCE until the 10th century AD/CE, the site shows signs of usage for animal sacrifice, a common practice among different peoples in antiquity, including the biblical Israelites. (E.g., Num 7:17-88) Over 1,000 years ago, the site was dismantled and covered by a thick layer of peat, evidently to protect it from marauding Christian invaders. These native Norse religionists apparently then fled to other places, such as Iceland, where they could re-erect their altars and re-establish the old religion.

[Xavier]

I'd like to see this.
I find ancient religions very interesting.
I wish that the Scandinavian pagans religion still existed.

[KichigaiNeko]

They do...sort of. More likely they are modern "reconstructions" of Old Pagan Religions. They are around. Where are you Xavier??
Start HERE

[The Grand Nudger]

There are attempts at reconstruction of almost any religion or spiritual tradition you care to ponder over. They all fill gaps with similar doctrine, the overarching pagan theme, if you will.