What are a few facts about Norway about their culture?

Answer 1

Prior to the First Millennium BC, groups of the ProtoGermanic peoples moved northward into the Scandanavian penisula. These groups fragmented and consolidated until three discernably different ones emerged. One of these was the Nowegians, who occupied the northern and western edges of the penisula. Compared to the other two, Danes and Swedes, the Norwegians had the harshest climate and the least population. Consequently, they were frequently in forced unions with one or both of the other Nordic groups.

As each group had worshipped local gods, the various consolidations began to create a shared mythology, but with regional favorites. The Norwegians showed preference for one called Thor, who was associated with storms and the seacoast, but also with the working class, known as Karls. The Swedes, who had more agricultural land, turned to Frey and his sister Freya (lit. Lord and Lady) who provided gentle rains useful to crops. The Danes, long the wealthiest people, worshipped Odin (Wotan to their cousins in Germany to the south), who represented the upper classes, the Jarls. With the coming of Christianity, the various gods were assembled into a more or less coherent pantheon. Ironically, it was the literacy of the Christian monks that perserved the stories of the Nordic gods.

Economically, the Norwegians have relied on fishing (including whaling), raiding and trade, and in modern times, industry and tourism.

Answer 2

Norwegians are desendants of the Vikings that once lived in scandinavia. Norwegians are very social. They like to have family and friends over frequently to entertain and eat with them.

Answer 3

North European.