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Marius

Norse mythology enthusiast, Norwegian and living next to a series of old Viking age burial mounds.Quite surprisingly I am also able to navigate and understand quite a lot of the old Norse texts and have used those as well. in editing posts. As a Norwegian, although quite foreign, the old texts are still understandable, even more so with a bit of practice.
Vegtam by Lorenz Frølich

The Vegtamskvida – The “Long” Baldr’s Draumar

January 26, 2023January 22, 2023 by Marius

To understand the controversy surrounding the poem Vegtamskvida (The Lay of Vegtam), you need to go to the sources. As … Read More

John Charles Dollman

Sköll and Hati – Chasers of the Moon & Sun

January 22, 2023January 22, 2023 by Marius

Sköll and Hati are the two giant wolves that forever are chasing the moon and sun across the sky. Most … Read More

Loki Taunts Bragi (1908) by W. G. Collingwood

Lokasenna – The Flyting of Loki

January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 by Marius

The Lokasenna is, according to some commenters online, one of the less popular poems of the Poetic Edda. I feel … Read More

Alvis by W.G. Collingwood

Alvíssmál – The Dwarf Alvis and Thrud

January 21, 2023January 18, 2023 by Marius

In the Alvíssmál, we hear a story that is both funny as well as interesting for several reasons. Essentially the … Read More

Thrud by Lorenz Frølich

Thrud: The Goddess of Battle

January 21, 2023January 17, 2023 by Marius

Thrud is the goddess of battle, or possibly a Valkyrie and thus naturally associated with battle. She is the daughter … Read More

Battle_of_Clontarf by Hugh Frazer

“The Song of the Spear” – Valkyries’ song From Njals’ Saga

January 14, 2023January 14, 2023 by Marius

The Valkyries were Odins’ maidens tasked with collecting the Vikings fallen in war to join the ranks of the Einherjar. … Read More

Sleipnir by W.G. Collingwood

Sleipnir: The Eight-Legged Horse of Odin

January 14, 2023January 14, 2023 by Marius

Norse mythology has a rich collection of fascinating gods, animals and incredible creatures. From the mighty Thor and his hammer … Read More

Wyrd by Christopher Forster

Old Norse Concept of Fate and The Web of Wyrd

January 14, 2023January 14, 2023 by Marius

The Vikings’ view on fate and how they believed their life and death were predestined has always fascinated me. In … Read More

viking-symbols

Viking Symbols – A Major Part of Old Norse Myths and Culture

January 21, 2023January 9, 2023 by Marius

Symbols played a significant role in the culture and mythology of the Vikings. With no real boundaries between the gods, … Read More

Elder futhark

The Elder Futhark Runes | Origins & Symbolism | Meaning

January 14, 2023December 31, 2022 by Marius

The Elder Futhark and the Younger Futhark are two ancient runic writing systems used by the Old Norse people in … Read More

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Sköll and Hati – Chasers of the Moon & Sun
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