Re: Swedish alphabet [was: Re: Spanish alphabet]

Don Blaheta wrote:
>
> Quoth Boudewijn Rempt:
> > On Tue, 28 Sep 1999, BP Jonsson wrote:
> >
> > <...>
> > > domination from for most of a millennium, from the introduction of Xianity
> > <...>
> > > FYI most of the Swedish kings after queen Christina up to Carl Johan
> >
> > Now I wonder, why Xianity, but not queen Xina? (Xina is a far more
> > beautiful name for a queen - quite original...)
>
> "Xina, Swedish Warrior Queen"
> This action-adventure show, slated for the 10pm time slot, promises to
> pack a lot of action, as Xina and her trusty friend Gabriela wander
> ancient Scandinavia, battling the Norse gods of legend and just
> generally being good guys.  With occasional crossover guest appearances
> from the other new show, "Hirkkyles", which will be shown back-to-back
> with Xina.
        :) . We had the same idea, but you were faster than me! :) Anyway,
except in American comics and an episode of Sargate SG-1, I never saw
programs using the Norse gods (Odin, Thor, Balder...) whereas movies
with Greek and Roman gods (like all those peplums -"pepla" ? :) -) are
very numerous. It is time to change that don't you think so?

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