Norway 1970 Norse Mythology Stamps

Norway · 1970 · 65 øre

This stamp features a stylized depiction of Odin, the chief god in Norse mythology, riding his eight-legged horse, Sleipnir. The design is based on an ancient picture stone from Gotland, Sweden, rendered in a modern, graphic style typical of the era. It is part of a set dedicated to Norse mythological motifs.

Issued in 1970, this set reflects a growing interest in national heritage and folklore in Scandinavian design and culture during the post-war period.