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Walking Gal @docjanicel.bsky.social

known as the Temple of the Sun and Moon respectively. Young people supposedly made their vows and prayed to Wōden at these "temples" and at the so-called "Odin Stone" that lay between the stone circles until it was destroyed by a farmer in 1814.[15] Others view these fanciful names with skepticism”

aug 4, 2025, 11:35 am • 6 0

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Wayne Denno @dennowayne.bsky.social

I love these history insights… always learning.

aug 4, 2025, 11:58 am • 4 0 • view
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Walking Gal @docjanicel.bsky.social

Me too! Really, I’m a know-nothing (not in the nativist sense). But I am fascinated to learn these nuggets. I say “learn,” but retaining them is a whole ‘nother matter!

aug 4, 2025, 12:12 pm • 2 0 • view
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Wayne Denno @dennowayne.bsky.social

😂 You’re so right - retention is tricky!

aug 4, 2025, 1:28 pm • 2 0 • view