27 Nov 2003
A Hof in Iceland

Pagan Temple in Akranes?

Members of the ‘Ásatrú’ (pagan) religious group have expressed their

interest in raising a temple in Akranes (southwest Iceland) for their own worship. Temples to worship the ancient Norse gods have not been

constructed in Iceland for a thousand years. Artist Haukur Halldórsson

came up with the idea of the temple and has already made a model of it. It is circular, with symbols from Eddic poetry on doors and walls.

According to the Akranes Town Council, a formal application for the temple has not been received, but the matter has been discussed and has received a positive response.

[Original source is unknown - I cribbed it from a post to a Heathen email list (and the poster is usually a very reliable source, but there are no "real" news refs that I can find. I'll keep my eyes open, though!]

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