Talk:Ranrike
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The article says: There is a possible parallel in the name Hålogaland, if the name means "sacred land" or "land of the sacred". This is not true, it has been proven that Hålogaland or the modern name Helgeland do not come from "holy land". See the norwegian Wiki article for Hålogaland for in-depth discussion of the name's root. --FinnBjo 21:45, 10 September 2006 (UTC)
- On second reading, there are no real proof that Ranrike and the goddess Ran is connected either. There are several name in Norway with Ran in it which is not believed to be connected, like Rana (as in Mo i Rana), Ranheim etc. Sorry, but a great deal of this article seem to be pure speculation as best. --FinnBjo 21:52, 10 September 2006 (UTC)
