Godafoss Waterfall, Iceland
by Janis Knight
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Godafoss Waterfall, Iceland
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Janis Knight
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Photograph - Color Digital
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Iceland's Godafoss Waterfall: at 39 feet (12 meters) high and 98 feet (30 meters) wide, is the most famous of the Skjalfandafljot waterfalls and one of the most famous waterfalls in Iceland. It’s the only one specifically featured on the classic Diamond Circle route.
According to the Sagas, chieftain Thorgeir Ljosvetningagodi settled a religious crisis in Iceland by throwing the idols of the Old Norse Gods into the falls. This symbolized the nation’s conversion to Christianity and gave the spot its nickname, The Waterfall of the Gods. Indeed, those who witness the sheer beauty of the falls will agree that the name is fitting (from Guide to Iceland) Home Planet Images ref #2464.
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June 17th, 2022
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