Sleipnir: The Eight-Legged Horse of Odin
Norse mythology has a rich collection of fascinating gods, animals and incredible creatures. From the mighty Thor and his hammer … Read More
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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
Viking Symbols – A Major Part of Old Norse Myths and Culture
Symbols played a significant role in the culture and mythology of the Vikings. With no real boundaries between the gods, … Read More
Harbardsljod – The Lay of Harbard
The “Harbardsljóð” or “Harbardsljot,” also known as the “Lay of Harbard,” is a poem from the Poetic Edda. The poem … Read More
Draugr, Haugbui And Aptrgangr – The Undead of Norse Myths
In the world of the Vikings, death was not the end. Instead, it was a time of transition to something, … Read More
Grímnismál – Sayings of Grímnir
Grímnismál is from the ancient Poetic Edda. The structure of the poem is a longer narrative introduction that sets up … Read More