Ask and Embla – Exploring the Roots of Mankind
In this post, I am diving into the very dawn of humanity, as told through the eyes of the Norse. … Read More
Gods And Goddesses
Hel: The Goddess of Death
Hel is the goddess of death. She is the ruler of the underworld also named Helheim, where the least brave … Read More
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
Járngreipr – Thor’s Magical Iron Gloves
Have you ever wondered why Thor, the mighty god of thunder, needed iron gloves? It’s a curious question, isn’t it? … Read More
Other Beings
Ask and Embla – Exploring the Roots of Mankind
In this post, I am diving into the very dawn of humanity, as told through the eyes of the Norse. … Read More
Fenrir, Jormungand and Hel – Children of Loki
These three names are synonymous with infamy and destruction in the annals of Norse myth. All three are children of … Read More
Dwarves and Svartalfar of Norse Myths
Long before ever there was talk of hobbits and orcs, there existed tales of dwarves, Old Norse ‘dvergr’. Slightly confusing … Read More
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
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
Treasures Of The Gods – How Mjollnir Was Created
This story is interesting in many ways. Here we learn how Loki through mischief ultimately plays a part in shaping … Read More
The Marriage of Njord and Skadi
The giant Thiazi, whom Thor had killed after Thiazi had kidnapped Iduna and stolen the magic apples, had a daughter … Read More
Cosmology
Niflheim: The Misty Realm of Norse Mythology
In this post, we’re heading to a realm shrouded in mist and frost, a place that’s as fascinating as it … Read More
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
Muspelheim: A Journey into the Realm of Fire
Old Norse myths are filled with fascinating stories, complex characters, and rich symbolism. All the stories of gods, giants and … 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
Grottasöngr – The Lay of Grótti
This version of the Lay of Grótti has been taken from Snorri Sturluson’s Skáldskaparmál to be posted here. Grottasônger is … Read More
Lay of Völund – Völundakvitha
The Völundarkvitha (Old Norse Vǫlundarkviða) is an Old Norse poem that appears in the Codex Regius as well as partially … Read More
Viking History
Othala: The Ancestral Homestead in the Elder Futhark
As we journey through the Elder Futhark, we find ourselves at the end of the runic alphabet with the Othala … Read More
Laguz: Unraveling the Mysteries of Water in the Elder Futhark
As the last rays of the sun kiss the horizon goodbye, we gather around the warmth of the fire, ready … Read More
Ingwaz: The Seed of Life in the Elder Futhark Runes
In the ancient world, symbols held a profound significance. One such symbol, a rune from the Elder Futhark system, has … Read More
Ehwaz: The Steed of the Elder Futhark
Imagine, if you will, a time when the clatter of hooves echoed through the valleys of Scandinavia. A time when … Read More