Edited sentence: A closer study reveals the clear religious underpinning, the fight between good and evil, and shows how the new beliefs have been victorious over the ancient beliefs.Decoration of stave churches feature an intriguing combination of Christian designs intermixed with what is often assumed to be pre-Christian Viking motifs, such as the interwoven dragon motifs.There are several churches where figures from the old Norse mythology are depicted, often entangled or stylized, and thus the victory is on display.This has led people to believe they must have been in a tradition of heathen worship, yet they have little in common with art from previous centuries