Smith of Heaven
A tale of demons, myths, and the sacralization of Iceland
The medieval Icelandic hymn 'Hear, Smith of the Heavens' is hauntingly beautiful. Yet the vision of God as a smith seems conflicted, echoing an ancient pagan understanding.
Today I bring you a short piece on Catholic 'inculturation' in a time of kings, demons, myths, miracles, and warring faiths. In exploring the Christianization of Iceland, I hope we mi…
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