Statue of Odin in Oslo
The Statue of Odin in Oslo is an archaeological discovery in Bjerke in Oslo, Norway. Dating back to the Viking era, the statue was built around 825 and is the largest sculpture of the Norse god Odin ever discovered. It is estimated to have measured around 10 meters in height, but some estimates place it as being up to 15 meters in height. Only the head and left leg of the statue remain intact.[1]
History[edit]
The statue was built around 825, during the Viking era. The statue was destroyed in 1204.
The remains of the statue were first unearthed in 2015 by a group of archaeologists in Bjerke, Oslo, Norway.
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References[edit]
- ↑ "Statue of Odin. Gamlebyen, Oslo. 12th-13th century. Norway. Norway..." Getty Images. Retrieved 2023-12-11.
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