#Nordic mythology
Nordic stamps – a passport to mythical places
The Nordic postal operators' Nordic stamp series has mythical places as its common theme for this year. On 27 March Finland Post will issue in this series a miniature sheet of two stamps with the subject of the "cliff god" of Astuvansalmi and the amber discovered nearby. Both stamps have a value of €0.70, so the miniature sheet will cost €1.40. The miniature sheet was designed by Antti Raudaskoski
Iceland: Nordic Mythology II
The Nordic countries are issuing a joint stamp series on Nordic mythology in three parts. The theme of this second part is "mythical beings". From time immemorial, Nordic folklore has it that these beings exist, scaring and fascinating mankind. Their existence served as an explanation to most natural phenomena and was also practical in child upbringing. In some way or another, most mythical beings
Sweden: Mythical Forest Beings
Mythical Forest Beings is the second issue in the Nordic Top of the World collaboration. Eight Nordic postal organizations are all issuing a series of stamps in three parts on the theme of Nordic Mythology. The 2006 Swedish issue focuses on mythical beings in folklore - such as the Siren of the Woods and Necken. From the front, the Siren of the Woods (Skogsraet) is a beautiful woman, but she lures
'Norden I' - Myths
Once again the eight Nordic countries have made the decision to join forces in a stamp issue - this time a series of 6 stamps in all issued over a period of 6 years, featuring the topic "Norse Mythology", with one joint issue every other year. POST Greenland somewhat differs from the rest of the Nordic countries using their very own Inuit legends and myths. The stories are numerous and have been e
