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
In Norse mythology, Hyrrokkin is a jötun giantess known for her incredible strength and dark, shriveled appearance. While not much … Read More
Hymiskvida is thought to have been a late addition to the collection of poems known as the Poetic Edda. It … Read More
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 are the two giant wolves that forever are chasing the moon and sun across the sky. Most … Read More
The Lokasenna is, according to some commenters online, one of the less popular poems of the Poetic Edda. I feel … Read More
The Alvíssmál is a story I found both funny as well as interesting for several reasons. Essentially the dwarf Alvíss … Read More
The Valkyries were Odins’ maidens tasked with collecting the Vikings fallen in war to join the ranks of the Einherjar. … Read More
Norse mythology has a rich collection of fascinating gods, animals and incredible creatures. From the mighty Thor and his hammer … Read More
The Vikings’ view on fate and how they believed their life and death were predestined has always fascinated me. In … Read More
The “Harbardsljóð” or “Harbardsljot,” also known as the “Lay of Harbard,” is a poem from the Poetic Edda. The poem … Read More