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Hamsfield says these outfits are inciting violence against immigrants, in what he believes may be a precursor to a "clandestine civil war" he says extremist right-wingers are seeking. To him, choosing the name Odin, the old Norse god often associated with war, is no coincidence. In truth, many believe the current tension between some in Nordic communities, and immigrants and refugees, can be traced back to Helsinki, the capital of Finland.
Now, the group named for the Norse god of death and war (but also wisdom and culture) has come to Canada.Montpetit, Jonathan (14 December 2016). "Inside Quebec's far right: Soldiers of Odin leadership shake-up signals return to extremist roots - Montreal". CBC.ca. Retrieved 9 December 2017.
In the early evening darkness, four figures huddled in the parking lot of a Quebec City arena, all wearing black sweatshirts emblazoned with a drawing of Odin, a Norse god of war.
The Soldiers of Odin, whose name refers to the Nordic god of war and death, includes known neo-Nazis and followers with criminal records, as well as more typical men.
The Soldiers of Odin, whose name refers to the Nordic god of war and death, includes known neo-Nazis and followers with criminal records, as well as more typical men.
Named after the Norse God of war and death, the Soldiers of Odin patrol city streets, on the lookout for dangerous Muslims.
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(help)Now, the group named for the Norse god of death and war (but also wisdom and culture) has come to Canada.Montpetit, Jonathan (14 December 2016). "Inside Quebec's far right: Soldiers of Odin leadership shake-up signals return to extremist roots - Montreal". CBC.ca. Retrieved 9 December 2017.
In the early evening darkness, four figures huddled in the parking lot of a Quebec City arena, all wearing black sweatshirts emblazoned with a drawing of Odin, a Norse god of war.
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