Algiz: The Protective Rune of the Elder Futhark Unveiled
Diving once again into the captivating realm of Viking Age symbolism, we turn our attention to the Elder Futhark, the … Read More
Gods And Goddesses
Skadi (Skaði): Wife to Njord and Winter Goddess
This is the story of Skadi, a fierce jötun giantess who became the Aesir goddess of winter and skiing. Touching … Read More
Megingjord: Thor’s Power-Enhancing Belt
Thor’s role as one of the most powerful gods in the Norse pantheon is vital in the ongoing battle between … Read More
Other Beings
Audhumla: The Cosmic Cow in Norse Mythology
Norse mythology is full of captivating stories and characters, but one figure that stands out is Audhumla, the primordial cow. … Read More
Aegir (Ægir): The Jötun Ruler of the Sea
Whenever you go out on the ocean, you are in the realm of Aegir, the jötun ruler of the sea. … Read More
Tales of the gods
The Fortification of Asgard
After building Midgard, the realm of men, the gods decided to create a magnificent city for themselves: “Asgard,” the Place … Read More
Thor’s Duel with Hrungnir
In this tale Thor almost meets his end by the Jotun Hrungnir, only to be saved by his then three … Read More
Cosmology
Jotunheim: The Giant’s Realm of Norse Mythology
Picture, if you will, a universe where the wild thunders with might and magic. This is the world of Norse … Read More
Venturing into the Ginnungagap
Step into the abyss that is Ginnungagap, the yawning void that existed before the cosmos began. In this post, I’ll … Read More
Old norse texts
Skáldskaparmál – Snorri’s Guide to Write as a Skald
The Skáldskaparmál is the third part of Snorri Sturluson’s Prose Edda, following Gylfaginning. Written as a prose guide on how to … Read More
Thórsdrápa – The Lay of Thor
The poem Thórsdrápa is a fascinating tale that recounts one of the great adventures of the Norse god Thor. It … Read More
Viking History
Algiz: The Protective Rune of the Elder Futhark Unveiled
Diving once again into the captivating realm of Viking Age symbolism, we turn our attention to the Elder Futhark, the … Read More
Jera: The Harvest Rune of the Elder Futhark Unveiled
In this post we’re journeying once more into the world of the Vikings and their enigmatic runic system, the Elder … Read More