Myths and Reality of Berserkers and Ulfhednar
In this post, I’ll be exploring the fascinating world of Viking Age Berserkers and Ulfhednar. While they have some differences, … Read More
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Muspelheim: A Journey into the Realm of Fire
Old Norse myths are filled with fascinating stories, complex characters, and rich symbolism. All the stories of gods, giants and … Read More
Järnsaxa | Mysterious Jötun Mother to Magni and Heimdall
Järnsaxa is a jötun, daughter of Aegir and Ran as well as one of nine sisters, personifications of ocean waves. … Read More
Fulla: The Goddess of Abundance And Service
Fulla is the goddess of abundance and service, a loyal handmaiden to Frigga, the queen of the Aesir. Not as … Read More
Ymir and Bestla – The Origins of Giants and Gods
Norse mythology fascinated me even as a child, but back then it seemed much simpler. The good Aesir gods created … Read More
Geri and Freki: Odin’s Loyal Wolves
Ever since I first delved into Norse mythology, I’ve been captivated by its vast array of gods, heroes, and mythical … Read More
Gerdr | Norse Goddess of Fertility and Wife to Freyr
Gerdr is the captivating goddess of both fertility and abundance and a beautiful Jötun. She is the wife of Freyr, … Read More
Buri and Borr | The Primordial Gods of Norse Mythology
According to the Norse creation myth, everything started in a large yawning gap in the cosmos called Ginnungagap. At one … Read More
Seidr: The Ancient Magic of the Norse World
The Viking Age, a period marked by exploration, trade, and conquest, gave birth to Seidr. This indigenous Norse practice might … Read More
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