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In Old Norse, there was one word which meant both [[blue]] and [[black]], which lead to confusion when translated to other languages. An example of this is in the name [[Harald Bluetooth]], who really had a black [[tooth]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Destroyer of Delights (audio story)|The Destroyer of Delights]]'') | In Old Norse, there was one word which meant both [[blue]] and [[black]], which lead to confusion when translated to other languages. An example of this is in the name [[Harald Bluetooth]], who really had a black [[tooth]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Destroyer of Delights (audio story)|The Destroyer of Delights]]'') | ||
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Old Norse was a language spoken by the Vikings. "Frey" meant master in Old Norse. (PROSE: The Spear of Destiny)
In Old Norse, there was one word which meant both blue and black, which lead to confusion when translated to other languages. An example of this is in the name Harald Bluetooth, who really had a black tooth. (AUDIO: The Destroyer of Delights)
