Thor’s Mythical Companions: Tanngrisnir and Tanngnjóstr
Just like Thor wouldn’t be himself without Mjolnir, his two goats Tanngrisnir and Tanngnjóstr are also important to him. Pulling … Read More
Gods And Goddesses
Thor’s Mythical Companions: Tanngrisnir and Tanngnjóstr
Just like Thor wouldn’t be himself without Mjolnir, his two goats Tanngrisnir and Tanngnjóstr are also important to him. Pulling … Read More
Huginn and Muninn | Odin’s Ravens
Ravens, if you have never seen one, are large, ominous-looking black birds. With strong talons and a beak capable of … Read More
Other Beings
Sköll and Hati – Chasers of the Moon & Sun
Sköll and Hati are the two giant wolves that forever are chasing the moon and sun across the sky. Most … Read More
“The Song of the Spear” – Valkyries’ song From Njals’ Saga
The Valkyries were Odins’ maidens tasked with collecting the Vikings fallen in war to join the ranks of the Einherjar. … 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
Hlidskjalf and Valaskjalf – Odin’s All-Seeing Throne and Great Hall
Among the numerous mythical elements surrounding Odin the Allfather, two prominent aspects are his throne Hlidskjalf (Old Norse Hliðskjálf) and … Read More
Midgard (Miðgarðr): Home to the Humans in Norse Mythology
Midgard, (Old Norse Miðgarðr) also known as “Middle-earth,” is a central part of Norse mythology. It is the place where … 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
The Viking Ships
The Viking ships were used both before and during, as well as after the time known as the Viking Age … Read More
Old Norse Concept of Fate and The Web of Wyrd
The Vikings’ view on fate and how they believed their life and death were predestined has always fascinated me. In … Read More