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  Götaland theory - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Götaland theory originated in the late 19th century with claims that the ancient city Ubsola (Uppsala) was situated in the province of Västergötland in the old lands called Uplanden.
A possible candidate is Köpingsvik on the island Öland in the Baltic Sea, which has several remains from the 9th and 11th century.
Upsalum, or Ubsola, was the main cult center of pagan (heathen) Ása-faith in ancient Scandinavia and Sweden.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Svealand_theory   (675 words)

  
 Ancient Uppsala
Upsalum, or Ubsola, is the name stated as the main cult center of pagan (heathen) Asa-faith in ancient Scandinavia and Sweden, generally translated into modern day language as Uppsala.
In Snorri Sturluson's Heimskringla, the Ynglinga saga being part of the history of ancient Norwegian kings, the place Ubsola (Upsalum) is said to be located by the lake Lagen/Logen, which Snorri means should be the lake Mälaren, dividing Uppland and Södermanland and hosting the capital of Sweden, Stockholm, at its eastern shores.
The ancestor of the Ynglinga family is said to be Frey, the God that came to Scandinavia together with Oden.
www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/ub/Ubsola.html   (2529 words)

  
 Ubsola.html
Ubsola or Upsalum, mythical seat of the Svea kings of ancient Sweden, was also the name stated as the main cult center of pagan (heathen) Asa-faith in ancient Scandinavia and Sweden, generally translated into modern day language as Uppsala.
Ubsola, or Upsalum, was the place referred to in Old Norse tales and sagas, and other contemporary sources, to be the seat of the the Svea kings of ancient Sweden, the land of sweonis.
Furthermore, the relevance of referring to Ubsola as a heathen cult center is a chief aspect to consider.
web.comhem.se /~u45300038/articles/Ubsola.html   (3277 words)

  
 Ancient Uppsala Info - Bored Net - Boredom   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Ubsola, mythical seat of the Sveas of old Sweden">1 Ubsola, mythical seat of the Sveas of old Sweden
Whereas there exist several places in Sweden bearing the name Uppsala, the original seating of the tribe of Sveas as well as the mythic place for the old swedish pagan culture of Asas is mostly believed to have been located in Gamla Uppsala (Old Uppsala), just outside the modern city of Uppsala.
An intense opposing interest from non-scholars from Västergötland have long tried to present indications, and evidence, for placing the ancient Ubsola not in Uppland, but in the county of Västergötland.
www.borednet.com /e/n/encyclopedia/a/an/ancient_uppsala.html   (2619 words)

  
 Where lies Ubsola - ancient Uppsala?
The heathen cult center Ubsola is defined in ancient sources as a place of cult rather than a geographical location.
When Adam of Bremen references Ubsola in the mid 11th century, the province of Uppland is already Christian - but not by Hamburg-Bremen.
It is an apparent fact that the science of religion have been overlooked in the scholaric interpretations of the heathen cult temple in Ubsola.
www.wilmer-t.net /fornnorden/AncientNordic/Ubsola.html   (3992 words)

  
 Recapitulation Theory   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Ubsola, mythical seat of the Sveas of old Sweden Upsalum, or Ubsola, is the name stated as the main cult center of pagan (heathen) Ása-faith in ancient Scandinavia and Sweden, generally translated into modern day language as Uppsala.
These are said to be located by the lake Mälaren, dividing Uppland and Södermanland and hosting the capital of Sweden, Stockholm, at its eastern shores.
Ubsola, mythical seat of the Ása cult was really Uppsala in Uppland, Sweden (the Svealand theory), or if Ubsola was located
re39.poseidontech.com /recapitulationtheory.html   (1151 words)

  
 Goeran Persson the current Prime Mini... - <Data Minds> - tribe.net   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Some adherers to the Götaland theory are conspiracy theorists accusing the academic scholars of lying and falsifing for example documents and runic stones to disprove the Götaland theories.
Basically, the 19th and 20th century opposers that rendered the term 'Västgötaskolan' stated that the original place and the location of Ubsola should instead be in the Swedish province of Västergötland, preferably in the old parts that used to be called Uplanden (the higher or upper land).
Upsalum, or Ubsola, is the name stated as the main cult center of pagan (heathen) Ása-faith in ancient Scandinavia and Sweden, generally translated into modern day language as Uppsala.
lovechao.tribe.net /thread/8008769f-1819-424b-9676-4bfb53ee1360   (11071 words)

  
 UPPSALA
The mightiest of them, Thor, is said to sit in the middle.
Also, every ninth year a solemn ritual is said to be celebrated in Ubsola.
Out of all those who are male, nine individuals are (then) summer season fascinating sacrificed, with whose blood, according to custom, the gods are appeased..." wrote Adam of Bremen in 1070 of the heathens who lived in Uppsala.
www.nordicway.com /search/Uppsala.htm   (980 words)

  
 Svea
An ancient Swedish tribe (ancient Suiones or sweoner) or mutal denotion of the people from "middle" parts of Sweden; today collectively used for the provinces of Sweden that make up Svealand, namely Värmland, Närke, Södermanland, Dalarna, Västmanland and Uppland.
The Sveas are believed to be the ones that first formed the nation of Sweden, around the pagan (heathen) Asa-cult center in Ubsola, commonly assumed to be Gamla Uppsala in Uppland, Sweden.
Also see Ancient Uppsala for a description of the discussion on the origin of both the Asa cult center and the homeland of the Sveas.
www.findword.org /sv/svea.html   (484 words)

  
 Gamla Uppsala- Uppsala, Sweden - VirtualTourist.com
There is also a general exhibition that puts the vikings in perspective to the rest of Europe's history and tells you about viking nobility and ordinary people and that the two groups worshipped different Norse gods - some noble, some nature gods.
It is also interesting to read about what the religous Adam of Bremen thought of the heathen temple at Ubsola during his northern travels at the time.
He describes the remains of human sacrifices hanging from trees and such, which we today do not know if it was an exaggeration to promote Christianity in Europe or if he was in fact telling the truth.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/Sweden/Uppsala_Laen/Uppsala-169265/Things_To_Do-Uppsala-Gamla_Uppsala-R-1.html   (1399 words)

  
 Rolf Krake - Gurupedia
As Rolf sends his twelve companions, led by Bodvar Bjarke, Ale is defeated and Adils gains the kingdom.
But when Adils refuses to pay Rolf's men the expected tributes for their help, Rolf Krake sets off to Ubsola (ancient Uppsala, possibly placed in the county of Uppland, Sweden).
His mother Yrsa helps him and give him a horn filled with gold and jewels and a famous ring called Sweagris.
www.gurupedia.com /r/ro/rolf_krake.htm   (626 words)

  
 Viking Answer Lady Webpage - Sacred Space in Viking Law and Religion
Adam of Bremen describes the large religious establishment at Uppsala as being similar in size and grandeur to Graeco-Roman temples:
Noblissimum illa gens templum habet, quod Ubsola dicitur, non longe positum ab Scitona civitate vel Birka.
Prope illud templum est arbor maxima late ramos extendens, semper viridis in hieme et aestate; cuius illa generis sit, nemo scit.
www.vikinganswerlady.com /sacspace.shtml   (5841 words)

  
 Ansgarius and Birka   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The Archeological research has shown that here were horses sacrificed in a Southsiberian way already in the time of the birth of Christ.
This reminds us of the story which Adam of Bremen tells about the sacrifices which were held at the pagan temple at Ubsola.
Some kilometers in the north of the moss there is a place named Uppsala!
home.swipnet.se /kgdata/ansgar.html   (2471 words)

  
 Rhye's of Civilization - the fastest loading mod Expanded - Page 139 - Civilization Fanatics' Forums   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Baal's altar and one of the two Meso wonders will double the sacrifice points
Ubsola (which I don't know if it's better to be called simply "Asa great temple") will be militaristic.
It could produce ulfsarks, or simply the same as sun tzu.
forums.civfanatics.com /showthread.php?t=77848&page=139   (2041 words)

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