However, large stone crosses and other Christian symbols suggest that at least the coastal areas of Norway were deeply influenced by Christianity long before Olaf's time; with one exception, all the rulers of Norway back to Håkon the Good (c.
Namun, salib batu besar dan simbol Kristen lainnya menunjukkan bahwa setidaknya wilayah pesisir Norwegia sangat dipengaruhi oleh kekristenan jauh sebelum zaman Olaf; Dengan satu pengecualian, semua penguasa Norwegia kembali ke Hákon góði (skt.