Mysterious Kallerup’s Double-Headed Figurine – Evidence Of Unknown Norse God Or Worship Of Roman God Janus In Ancient Scandinavia?
Ellen Lloyd - Most are familiar with famous Norse gods such as Odin, Thor, Bragi, Tyr, and Frey, to mention a few. Vikings drew strength from their gods and goddesses, and the Norse pantheon consisted of several deities who played significant roles in Norse society.
Credit: Kirstine Krath Nielsen / Museum Thy
An exciting discovery of a 3,000-year-old double-headed figurine may offer evidence of an unknown Norse God. Could this small yet significant ancient artifact open a new chapter in Norse mythology and ancient history? Have we overlooked an ancient god, or is this a depiction of the Roman God Janus, who was worshipped in ancient Scandinavia?
"Two-faced deities were worshipped in many different cultures.
The Roman god Janus was the 'god of gods,' who appeared first on the most ancient lists of Roman gods. He protected doors, gates, passages, beginnings, and endings." 1
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