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Ullr: The God of Archery And Hunting
An obscure figure, Ullr was believed to be the god of archery and hunting. Son of Sif and stepson of … Read More
Gods And Goddesses
Ullr: The God of Archery And Hunting
An obscure figure, Ullr was believed to be the god of archery and hunting. Son of Sif and stepson of … Read More
Tyr: The Enigmatic God of War And Justice
As one of the principal deities of the Norse, Tyr is the god of justice, law, and war. He is … Read More
Other Beings
Fafnir | The Dragon of Norse Mythology
Norse mythology is filled with legendary beasts, both good and evil, none was richer than the dragon Fafnir. The dwarf … Read More
Tales of the gods
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 Idunna and stolen the magic apples, had a daughter … Read More
Cosmology
The Great Halls Of The Gods
A god must have a dwelling place worthy of their station; a great hall to hold banquets in, to celebrate … Read More
Yggdrasil, The Bifrost, & The Well of Urd
Even before the creation of our world, there existed Jotunheim and Asgard. Before Jotunheim and Asgard, there was the coming … Read More
Old norse texts
Hávamál – “Words of the High One”
For those who worship Odin in earnest, there is a book of wisdom to follow. If you have ever wondered … Read More
The Völuspá | The Prophecy of the Seeress
For those who will drink from the source, there is the Edda. One famous poem is the Havamal, another of … Read More
Explorers
The First And Second Viking Age in Ireland
Ireland before the Vikings Before the Viking invasion of Ireland began, 8th-century Irish culture and politics were homogeneously Gaelic. The … Read More
Britain In The Viking Age
Vikings in Britain – Their Lasting Legacy England had been in contact with Scandinavians long before the first Vikings in … Read More