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There are many geological explanations for the exotic splendor of Norway, but the mythological account is perhaps the most creative. The story goes that at the beginning of life, there was only fire and ice – so imagine a land closely resembling the country of Iceland. These two worlds united and out of them was born the fire giant, Ymir and the icy cow, Audhulma. From Ymir and Audhulma, came the god Bor. After some time, Bor produced the three gods, Odin, Vili, and Ve.
Odin, Vili and Ve were very clever and they decided to kill the fire giant, Ymir and use his body to create the earth. They used his flesh for the soil, his blood to fill the ocean, and his bones to make stone. His brains formed the clouds and his skill became the heavens. In this way, they made a very strong and beautiful earth – including the fjords and countryside of Scandinavia.
To populate this land, Odin, Vili, and Ve uprooted two tree trunks and formed the human race. Today, those who carry this Norse ancestry have spread out all over the world. They live in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, and the Baltics. Those of Scandinavian descent live throughout the U.S. as well – a lot of them right here with us in the heart of the Midwest!
People who feel these strong ties to the land of their ancestry as well as those who are struck with an insatiable curiosity for the mystique of Scandinavia make up the bulk of our clientele base. We are happy to serve you in planning a culturally rich, historically enlightening, and all-around entertaining excursion to the wonderful world of Northern Europe. Odin, Vili, and Ve would be proud to know that so many have enjoyed their handiwork.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norse_mythology
We invite you to learn more about Scandinavian travel by visiting our pages dedicated to Norway tours, Norway travel and Norwegian coastal voyage trips.
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