FYI - that "blonde" thing you mention is really more apparent in Sweden and Denmark. LOTS of dark-haired Norwegians, moreso than in other Scandinavian countries.
I oughta know -- I am one!
FYI - that "blonde" thing you mention is really more apparent in Sweden and Denmark. LOTS of dark-haired Norwegians, moreso than in other Scandinavian countries.You're right. I don't know if it's purely legendary or if there's some real history in it, but according to folklore "black Norwegians" are descendants of Spanish sailors who were shipwrecked off the Norskie coast.
As for me, I'm of Svensk descent and have red hair. Or used to, anyway.