The traditional Scandinavian Yule goat made of straw, silk band and ribbons
A part of the Christmas celebration at The Virtual Swedish embassy in Second life since 2008.
History
The Yule Goat is one of the oldest Scandinavian and Northern European Yule and Christmas symbols and traditions. Originally denoting the goat that was slaughtered during the Germanic pagan festival of Yule, "Yule Goat" now typically refers to a goat-figure made of straw. It is also associated with the custom of wassailing, sometimes referred to as "going Yule Goat" in Scandinavia.
Its origins might go as far back as to pre-Christian days, where goats were connected to the Norse god Thor, who rode the sky in a chariot drawn by two goats, Tanngrisnir and Tanngnjóstr, and carried his hammer Mjöllnir. The "Prose Edda", written by Snorri Sturluson in the 13th century, relates that when Thor kills and cooks the goats, their flesh provides sustenance for the god and his guests, and after Thor resurrects them with his hammer they are brought back to life the next day.
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Brilliant....but
This is the most brilliant little Yule gift. I absolutely love it. It also comes in black. Great for gifts in Gor or Viking sim. However, this little thing is 49 prims.!!!! O_O I was so shocked and disappointed. True, I did not look at the LI before I purchased it ;) I was very excited to find it. Am just wondering how to get the prims down. This review in NO WAY takes away from the creator or this beautiful piece. ;) Thank you ! ;)
