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
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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
Lokasenna – The Flyting of Loki
The Lokasenna is, according to some commenters online, one of the less popular poems of the Poetic Edda. I feel … Read More
Alvíssmál – The Dwarf Alvis and Thrud
The Alvíssmál is a story I found both funny as well as interesting for several reasons. Essentially the dwarf Alvíss … Read More
“The Song of the Spear” – Valkyries’ song From Njals’ Saga
The Valkyries were Odins’ maidens tasked with collecting the Vikings fallen in war to join the ranks of the Einherjar. … Read More
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
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
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