Viking Names for Boys – Curated List
A couple of weeks ago, my daughter Oda and I collaborated on creating a list of viking names for girls. … Read More
Gods And Goddesses
Ran – The Goddess of the Sea
A personification of the sea, Ran is one of the most powerful Norse goddesses. She and her jötun husband, Aegir, … Read More
Odin: The Allfather and Most Enigmatic Norse God
When we delve into all the gods of Norse mythology, Odin, the Allfather, stands out as a complex and multifaceted … Read More
Thor: God of Thunder and Champion of the Humans
When diving into Norse mythology, there are few names as iconic and evocative as Thor. Revered for his strength, valor, … Read More
Loki: The Trickster God
In the vast tapestry of Norse mythology, few gods are as enigmatic and multifaceted as Loki. Often painted as both … Read More
Hel: The Queen of the Dead and the Underworld
Hel, a significant figure in Norse mythology, often evokes intrigue and curiosity. While many are familiar with the likes of … Read More
Odin’s Ring Draupnir
Draupnir is a name that resonates deeply within Norse mythology. This isn’t just any ring; it’s an artifact of immense … Read More
Other Beings
Heidrun: The Mythical “Mead-Goat”
Heidrun is not quite like any other goat; it stands as a symbol of sustenance and never-ending abundance. Perched atop … Read More
Eikthyrnir: The Mythical Stag of Norse Legends
In the stories of Norse mythology, there stands a creature as enigmatic as the misty realms it hails from. I’m … Read More
Farbauti: The Enigmatic Jötun of Norse Mythology
In the vast tapestry of Norse mythology, Farbauti stands out as a jötun (giant) of significant intrigue. While not as … Read More
Kvasir: The Wisest Being and Father of Poetry
In the many stories found in Norse mythology, Kvasir has a special position. Born from a unique circumstance, his story … Read More
Angrboda: Mother to Hel, Jörmungand and Fenrir
In the vast tapestry of Norse mythology, Angrboda stands as a figure shrouded in mystery and intrigue. Often overshadowed by … Read More
Laufey: Mysterious Mother of Loki
In the stories of Norse mythology, Laufey stands out as a woman of intrigue and mystery. Only really known as … 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
Tales of The Gods
Every culture has their hero stories but few resonate so profoundly across the ages as those of the Vikings. Tales … Read More
The Mead of Poetry
The story about The Mead of Poetry follows the end of the Aesir-Vanir war. When the gods agreed upon peace … Read More
Cosmology
Urdarbrunnr – The Norns’ Well of Fate
Urdarbrunnr is one of the three wells that sustain Yggdrasil, the world tree at the heart of Norse cosmology. Named … Read More
Hvergelmir – Poisonous Well and Source of the Élivagár
Nestled in the primordial embrace of Norse cosmology, Hvergelmir stands as a well of profound significance, its waters as ancient … Read More
Èlivágar: The Icy Veins of Norse Cosmogony
Nestled within the vast expanse of Norse mythology, the Èlivágar stand as enigmatic rivers of creation, their origins as profound … Read More
Yggdrasil – The Cosmic Tree of Life
In the realm of Norse mythology, the giant ash tree Yggdrasil stands at the center. Iits branches reach into the … Read More
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
Old norse texts
Nafnaþulur: The Forgotten Verses of the Skáldskaparmál
Ah, the Nafnaþulur. If you’ve delved into the Prose Edda, you might have come across this term, or perhaps you’ve … Read More
Skírnismál – The Lay of Skirnir
The Lay of Skirnir (Old Norse Skírnismál) is the fifth poem in the Poetic Edda and both an interesting as … Read More
Vafthrudnismol – The Lay of Vafthrudnir
Vafthruthnismol (Vafþrúðnismál) is the third poem in the Poetic Edda as seen in the Codex Regius. It follows the Hávamál … Read More
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
Viking History
Viking Names for Boys – Curated List
A couple of weeks ago, my daughter Oda and I collaborated on creating a list of viking names for girls. … Read More
The Viking Raid in Africa
In the heart of the Viking Age, a time when the Norsemen’s sails dominated the seas, a story unfolded that would extend their saga beyond the familiar fjords of Scandinavia to the distant shores of Africa.
319 Female Viking Names (With Top Twelve List)
Choosing a name for your child, or someone you love can undoubtedly be a difficult task. If you are looking … Read More
The “Valknut” Symbol – A Case of Mistaken Identity
Part of what people find most captivating about Old Norse mythology are the many Viking symbols it contains. Of course, … Read More
Aegishjalmr: Mystery of the Helm of Awe
When diving into writing about the Helm of Awe, it’s important to point out a few things right from the … Read More
Berkanan: The Rune of Growth and Fertility in the Viking Age
Imagine, if you will, a time when the Norse gods roamed the earth, and the runes were their language. Among … Read More