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If the Scandinavians are Germanic peoples, then are Germans and other Germanic peoples (especially Germans) considered Nordics?

Asked by Yellowdog (12216points) January 19th, 2017

Hitler idealized a Nordic race as did many less malevolent German nationalists. But to me, Germans seem more Alpine than like Norse. But then again, the Dutch (who seem Germanish) are quite similar to the Danish (who are more casual and laid back than the Dutch, but clearly Scandinavian) With so many national heritages evaporating I’d like to understand what peoples are considered Norse, Teutonic, and Germanic.

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