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
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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
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
Lay of Völund – Völundakvitha
The Völundarkvitha (Old Norse Vǫlundarkviða) is an Old Norse poem that appears in the Codex Regius as well as partially … Read More
Rigsthula – The Lay of Rig
The Rigsthula (Old Norse Rígsþula) is a poem found in the Codex Wormanius, a manuscript of Snorri’s Prose Edda. It … 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
Thrymskvida – Thor the Bearded Bride
In Thrymskvida (Old Norse: Þrymskviða) we get to hear the story of how the jötun Thrym manages to steal Mjolnir. … Read More
The Poetic Edda – Source for Most of Norse Mythology
The Poetic Edda (also known as The Elder Edda) is a collection of Old Norse poems. It is the primary … 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