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
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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
Hyrrokkin – The Strongest Jötun
In Norse mythology, Hyrrokkin is a jötun giantess known for her incredible strength and dark, shriveled appearance. While not much … Read More
The Lay of Hymir – Hymiskvida
Hymiskvida is thought to have been a late addition to the collection of poems known as the Poetic Edda. It … Read More
The Vegtamskvida – The “Long” Baldr’s Draumar
To understand the controversy surrounding the poem Vegtamskvida (The Lay of Vegtam), you need to go to the sources. As … Read More
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