Do Norse gods answer prayers?

Do Norse gods answer prayers?

First of all, one doesn’t “pray” to the Norse gods. The concept of prayer is specific to the Abrahamic religions. This is the problem that often occurs when people raised in Judeo-Christian faiths become interested in paganism. They think that everything operates in pretty much the same way, but it doesn’t.

What are the 3 Germanic tribes?

Many Germanic tribes merged, including the Jutes with the Danes in Denmark, the Geats and Gutes with the Swedes in Sweden, and the Angles with the Saxons in England. Germanic peoples had a strong military, and warriors were fiercely devoted to their military leaders, or chieftains.

Are Norwegians dark skinned?

As Norway is a country with few land for agriculture and livestock because of its mountainous terrain, Norwegians eat many fish and seafood, which are rich in vitamin D, causing the need to soak up the sunlight smaller and therefore does not require less melanin, which in turn makes their hair and eyes darker.

What is a Nordic look?

The Nordic trend takes its cue from what is happening on the design scene in Denmark. It focuses on the interplay between colours and natural, woven textures, surfaces and materials with minimal pattern. Reminiscent of Scandinavian style, Nordic fusion is simultaneously traditional, rustic, contemporary and modern.

Do Scandinavians have big noses?

Scandinavians, Finns and Swedes do not have smaller than Ethiopian or Chinese noses for example. Almost the whole of humanity has small noses. If “large hook noses” are an adaptation to climate (as opposed to just a genetic fluke), it may have to do with a combination of temperature and low humidity.

Which nose shape is most attractive?

Beauty is of course subjective, but a Greek, or straight, nose is traditionally considered the most attractive nose shape.

What ethnicity have big noses?

Africans

What is the coldest Nordic country?

Iceland

Which is better Norway Sweden or Finland?

Norway is a very expensive country to visit, but if you have the money, it is well worth the trip. Finland is also a Scandinavian country, and is relatively expensive when compared to the rest of Europe. It is generally more affordable than Norway though, so if you’re short on funds, Finland may be a better option.

What is the most beautiful Scandinavian language?

Norwegian

What is the hardest Scandinavian language?

Danish

What do Scandinavians think of each other?

Originally Answered: How do Scandinavian nations view each other? The Scandinavian countries generally view each other as siblings, and therefore playfully mock one another. Thus each country has it’s way of teasing the other two countries. Norway, for instance, tells jokes about dumb Swedes.

Do Swedes hate Norwegians?

There is no hatred whatsoever between Swedes and Norwegian. The situation is pretty much the same between Swedes and Danes and Swedes and Finns. When I was a kid I actually believed that Norwegians were a bit stupid because of all the Norwegian-jokes that were around.

Why do Scandinavians have blonde hair?

So over time, humans who were lighter-pigmented survived longer than those who were darker in the north. This also means their genes prevailed over dark ones, this is why many ethnic Scandinavians are blonde-haired or light-pigmented.

What color eyes do most Scandinavians have?

Blue eyes are most common in Europe, especially Scandinavia. People with blue eyes have the same genetic mutation that causes eyes to produce less melanin. The mutation first appeared in a person living in Europe about 10,000 years ago. That individual is a common ancestor of all blue-eyed people today.

Why are Scandinavians not hairy?

Why are Scandinavian people not hairy? Because we have clothes. That said, a lot of us have visible body hair, just not dense fur like a bear. It varies from person to person, with men generally being quite a bit more hairy than women.

Which race has most body hair?

Harris, publishing in the British Journal of Dermatology in 1947, wrote American Indians have the least body hair, Chinese and Black people have little body hair, white people have more body hair than Black people and Ainu have the most body hair.

Which race has the most facial hair?

Black Africans are the only human race isolated from the ice age and they can often grow full, thick beards – much more so than Asians. East Asians do have greater neoteny, but that trait is reduced in Amerindians, who also often display higher testosterone levels but still have little or no facial hair.