Christian History Magazine: When Religions Collide, pp. 26-27, Issue 63 Vol. XVIII No. 3
Terje I. Leiren
Number of quotes: 2
Book ID: 392 Page: 26
Section: 2B2
During the Christianization of Scandinavia, Thor, Odin, and Frey were replaced by Viking kings in popular iconography. Thor, with his mighty hammer, became Saint Olaf with his axe. Odin and Frey, likewise, became saint-kings Knut and Erik.
Quote ID: 8389
Time Periods: 47
Book ID: 392 Page: 27
Section: 2E6
Scandinavians believed church bells cleansed the air, purging it of evil spirits.….
Christians throughout Europe believed bells frightened demons, which heathen gods were often thought to be.
Quote ID: 8390
Time Periods: 67
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