Creation Stories
The first book of the Old Testament in the bible.
What is Genesis?
The writer of the novel who puts many parts of his own life into the world of the story.
Who is Per Petterson?
In Scandinavia, it's perfectly ok to do this with your child, but truly frowned upon in other parts of the world.
What is leave your child outside of a building while you are inside?
This territory of Denmark's is at the forefront of a global debate.
The capital city of Sweden.
This man was an Icelandic poet who recorded the ancient Viking sagas that were for the longest time, only spoken but not written.
Who is Snorri Sturlusson?
Most of the summer is spent felling trees, which Trond plans to help his father float down the river to this location.
What is Sweden?
It's the largest Scandinavian country by population.
What is Sweden?
Taking territory from Denmark by force would be tricky for any country as it would trigger this alliance in response.
What is NATO?
The capital city of Estonia.
What is Tallinn?
On Day 1, God created light. On Day 2, he created this...
What is land/sea?
Trond and his father help this neighbor with his hay bailing project, but only if he lends them a horse.
Who is Barkald?
In Denmark, this word means to embrace the coziness of life.
What is Hygge?
Some citizens of Denmark have taken to this form of protest in response to the recent aggression from the United States.
What is boycott US goods?
The capital city of Latvia.
What is Riga?
The first written accounts of the Viking creation stories were named this, one being called the Prose _____ and also the Poetic _______.
What is the "Edda"?
When his father wants his attention, he calls his son "Trond T." which is the first letter in this middle name that he has.
What is Tobias?
In Finland, this word is meant to describe the fighting spirit of the people, who never quit in battle.
What is Sissu?
In 2021, reports surfaced that, between 2012 and 2014, Denmark’s military-intelligence agency had helped the U.S's National Security Agency tap the phones of European officials in Norway, Sweden, France, and Germany, including this prime minister of Germany.
Who is Angela Merkel?
The body of water directly in between Sweden and Finland.
What is the Gulf of Bothnia?
In the prologue to the Nordic creation stories, this one god is spoken of much more than others. He has many abilities, disguises, and his story is a compelling tale of adventure and loyalty.
Who is Odin?
Trond recalls a fond memory of seeing this famous singer perform in Oslo way back in the day.
Who is Billie Holiday?
In Sweden, this word means "not too much, and not too little".
What is lagom?
The Trump administration cancelled grants for a wind energy project for the company Orsted that goes by this name.
What is Revolution Wind?
What is Nuuk?