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Hrafnhildur Valbjörnsdottir
Hrafnhildur is an officially approved Icelandic female given name. It is the younger version of Hrafnhildr. The name is derived from the Old Norse words for raven and battle A battle is an occurrence of combat in warfare between opposing military units of any number or size. A war usually consists of multiple battles. In general, a battle is a military engagement that is well defined in duration, area, and force co .... It has consistently been in the top 100 Icelandic names for the last 20 years Given name Arts and music * Hrafnhildur Hagalín, Icelandic playwright * Hrafnhildur Arnardóttir (Shoplifter), Icelandic artists working mainly in human hair Sports * Hrafnhildur Lúthersdóttir, Icelandic Olympic swimmer * Hrafnhildur Skúladóttir, Former Icelandic handball player and coach * Hrafnhildur Hanna Þrastardóttir, Icelandic handball player * Hrafnhildur Hauksdóttir, Icelandic football player * Hrafnhildur Guðmundsdóttir, Icelandic Olympic swimmer * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Icelandic Language
Icelandic ( ; , ) is a North Germanic languages, North Germanic language from the Indo-European languages, Indo-European language family spoken by about 314,000 people, the vast majority of whom live in Iceland, where it is the national language. Since it is a West Scandinavian languages, West Scandinavian language, it is most closely related to Faroese language, Faroese, western Norwegian dialects, and the extinct language Norn language, Norn. It is not mutually intelligible with the continental Scandinavian languages (Danish language, Danish, Norwegian language, Norwegian, and Swedish language, Swedish) and is more distinct from the most widely spoken Germanic languages, English language, English and German language, German. The written forms of Icelandic and Faroese are very similar, but their spoken forms are not Mutual intelligibility, mutually intelligible. The language is more Linguistic conservatism, conservative than most other Germanic languages. While most of them hav ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mál Og Menning
Mál og menning (, ) is an Icelandic publishing house, established in 1937. The press has published the work of many of Iceland's best known authors, among them Þórbergur Þórðarson, Jóhannes úr Kötlum, Svava Jakobsdóttir, Þórarinn Eldjárn, and Einar Kárason. As of 2007 its books are published by the publishing house Forlagið, of which Mál og menning is a controlling shareholder. Origins The publishing company Mál og menning was established on 17 June 1937, combining the press Heimskringla, which Kristinn E. Andrésson had founded in 1934, Ragnar í Smára's company Smári og fleirum, and the Félag byltingarsinnaðra rithöfunda (the Society of Revolutionary Authors, which included amongst others Kristinn E. Andrésson himself, Halldór Laxness, Steinn Steinarr, Jóhannes úr Kötlum and Halldór Stefánsson). Mál og menning was originally a book club, to which people paid a subscription in order to receive books in the post. The first seven years sa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raven
A raven is any of several large-bodied passerine bird species in the genus '' Corvus''. These species do not form a single taxonomic group within the genus. There is no consistent distinction between crows and ravens; the two names are assigned to different species chiefly by size. The largest raven species are the common raven and the thick-billed raven; these are also the largest passerine species. Etymology The term ''raven'' originally referred to the common raven (''Corvus corax''), the widespread species of the Northern Hemisphere. The modern English word ''raven'' has cognates in all other Germanic languages, including Old Norse (and subsequently modern Icelandic) and Old High German , all of which descend from Proto-Germanic . Collective nouns for a group of ravens include a "conspiracy", a "treachery", a "rave" and an "unkindness"; in practice, most people use the more generic "flock". Extant species * ''Corvus albicollis'' – White-necked raven (eastern and s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Battle
A battle is an occurrence of combat in warfare between opposing military units of any number or size. A war usually consists of multiple battles. In general, a battle is a military engagement that is well defined in duration, area, and force commitment. An engagement with only limited commitment between the forces and without decisive results is sometimes called a skirmish. The word "battle" can also be used infrequently to refer to an entire operational campaign, although this usage greatly diverges from its conventional or customary meaning. Generally, the word "battle" is used for such campaigns if referring to a protracted combat encounter in which either one or both of the combatants had the same methods, resources, and strategic objectives throughout the encounter. Some prominent examples of this would be the Battle of the Atlantic, Battle of Britain, and the Battle of France, all in World War II. Wars and military campaigns are guided by military strategy, whereas battl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hrafnhildur Hagalín
Hrafnhildur Hagalín Guðmundsdóttir (born 1965) is an Icelandic playwright. Born in Reykjavík, she studied classical guitar at the Reykjavík College of Music and literature and theatre at the Paris-Sorbonne University. Her first play ''Ég er Meistarinn'' ("I am the Maestro") was performed at the Reykjavík City Theatre; it was awarded the Icelandic Critics' Award and the Nordic Theatre Prize. In 2004, it was nominated Best Foreign Play in Italy. Her second play ''Hægan, Elektra'' ("Easy now, Electra") was performed at the National Theatre of Iceland The National Theatre of Iceland (NTI) (, pronounced ) in Reykjavík, is the national theatre of Iceland. The theater, designed by Guðjón Samúelsson, was formally opened on 20 April 1950. Since 2020, the artistic director of The National Thea ... in 2000. It was nominated for Best Icelandic Play in 2001. Hagalín lives in Reykjavík. She has also written a radio play which was broadcast on the Icelandic State Broadcast Se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hrafnhildur Arnardóttir
Shoplifter (real name Hrafnhildur Arnardóttir) is a New York City-based contemporary artist who works with synthetic and natural hair. When Arnardóttir moved to New York in 1994, her birth name was mispronounced as Shoplifter and she has gone by that name ever since. Shoplifter is known for her sculptures, wall murals, and site-specific installations and has shown her work worldwide and collaborated with artists from various countries. In 2004, she collaborated with musician Björk and created the hair mask for the cover of her album ''Medúlla''. In 2008, she worked in collaboration with Aimez Vous Avec Ferveur to create a large-scale window installation at MoMA. Shoplifter represented Iceland at La Biennale di Venezia in 2019 with her installation Chromo Sapiens. Early life and influences Shoplifter was born in Reykjavik, Iceland. At an early age, she was introduced to the art of hair by her grandmother, who stored one of her cut-off braids in her bedroom drawer. She works w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hrafnhildur Lúthersdóttir
Hrafnhildur Lúthersdóttir (; born 2 August 1991 in Hafnarfjörður is an Icelandic former swimmer. Born in Iceland, Lúthersdóttir moved to the United States to study public relations and swam for the University of Florida. At the 2012 Summer Olympics, she was competed in the 4×100-medley relay but did not win a medal. She also competed in the 200 m breaststroke but did not progress past the first round. At the 2016 Summer Olympics, she competed for Iceland in both the 100 m breaststroke and the 200 m breaststroke. She finished 6th in the 100 m breaststroke with a time of 1:07.18 and 5th in her semifinal of the 200 m breaststroke with a time of 2:24.41. She did not qualify for the finals, but was the flag bearer for Iceland during the closing ceremony. That same year, she won three medals at the European Championships A European Championship is the top level international sports competition between European athletes or sports teams representing their respective countri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hrafnhildur Skúladóttir
Hrafnhildur Ósk Skúladóttir (born 9 August 1977) is an Icelandic former team handball player and the current head coach of ÍBV women's handball team. She played on the Icelandic national team and participated at the 2011 World Women's Handball Championship The 2011 World Women's Handball Championship was the 20th edition of the international championship tournament in women's Team sport handball that is governed by the International Handball Federation (IHF). Brazil hosted the event from 2–18 De ... in Brazil. References 1977 births Living people Hrafnhildur Skuladottir Hrafnhildur Skuladottir {{Iceland-handball-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hrafnhildur Hanna Þrastardóttir
Hrafnhildur Hanna Þrastardóttir (born 14 May 1995) is an Icelandic handballer who plays for Icelandic top division side ÍBV and the Icelandic national team as a central back. Career Club career In 2015, Hrafnhildur was the top goal scorer in the Úrvalsdeild kvenna 159 goals. She again led the league in scoring in 2016 and 2017. National team career Hrafnhildur was first selected to the Icelandic national team in 2014. In March 2017, Hrafnhildur tore her left ACL in a game against Netherlands , Terminology of the Low Countries, informally Holland, is a country in Northwestern Europe, with Caribbean Netherlands, overseas territories in the Caribbean. It is the largest of the four constituent countries of the Kingdom of the Nether .... Achievements * Úrvalsdeild kvenna top goal scorer: 2015, 2016, 2017 Club statistics References 1995 births Living people Hrafnhildur Hanna Þrastardóttir Hrafnhildur Hanna Þrastardóttir Hrafnhildur Hanna Þrastardó ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hrafnhildur Hauksdóttir
Hrafnhildur Hauksdóttir (born 4 September 1996) is an Icelandic footballer A football player or footballer is a sportsperson who plays one of the different types of football. The main types of football are association football, American football, Canadian football, Australian rules football, Gaelic football, rugby lea ... who plays as a defender for FH and the Iceland national team. Career Hrafnhildur played youth football for Knattspyrnufélag Rangæinga, KFR. She played her first senior team match with ÍBV women's football, ÍBV in the Icelandic Women's Football League Cup, Icelandic League Cup in 2012. She transferred to Selfoss women's football, Selfoss in 2013. She was named the Athlete of the Year for Rangárþing eystra in 2014 and again in 2016. In December 2016, she transferred to Valur women's football, Valur. Hrafnhildur returned to Selfoss in May 2018. In October 2019, Hrafnhildur signed with FH. National team career Hrafnhildur debuted with the Iceland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hrafnhildur Guðmundsdóttir
Hrafnhildur Guðmundsdóttir (born 9 July 1943) is an Icelandic former freestyle and medley swimmer. She competed at the 1964 Summer Olympics and the 1968 Summer Olympics The 1968 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XIX Olympiad () and officially branded as Mexico 1968 (), were an international multi-sport event held from 12 to 27 October 1968, in Mexico City, Mexico. These were the first Ol .... References External links * 1943 births Living people Hrafnhildur Gudmundsdottir Hrafnhildur Gudmundsdottir Hrafnhildur Gudmundsdottir Swimmers at the 1964 Summer Olympics Swimmers at the 1968 Summer Olympics Hrafnhildur Gudmundsdottir {{Iceland-swimming-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Katrín Davíðsdóttir
Katrín Tanja Davíðsdóttir (; born 10 May 1993) is an Icelandic former CrossFit athlete known for her ten appearances at the CrossFit Games. That was from 2012 to 2023, with the exception of 2014 and 2022. She is the women's champion of the 2015 and 2016 CrossFit Games. Katrín is the second woman to repeat as champion, following in the footsteps of her countrywoman, 2011 and 2012 CrossFit Games champion Anníe Mist Þórisdóttir. CrossFit Games career Katrín has a background in track and gymnastics. She became interested in CrossFit when she saw Anníe Mist Þórisdóttir win the 2011 CrossFit Games. She first qualified for the CrossFit Games in 2012 where she finished 30th. She also qualified for the 2013 Games. Katrín missed qualification in 2014 due to a relatively poor performance at the Europe Regional on Event 5, a combination of legless rope climbs and sprints. Katrín finished in the top 10 on every 2014 Regional Event except this one, in which she dropped t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
