Dwarves and Svartalfar of Norse Myths
Long before ever there was talk of hobbits and orcs, there existed tales of dwarves, Old Norse ‘dvergr’. Slightly confusing … Read More
Long before ever there was talk of hobbits and orcs, there existed tales of dwarves, Old Norse ‘dvergr’. Slightly confusing … Read More
In Norse mythology there are Nine Realms, or possibly just eight, but I will get back to that. Two of … Read More
In Norse mythology, the jötnar, or giants, hold a place of intrigue and wisdom, often cast as antagonists in stories. … Read More
A couple of weeks ago, my daughter Oda and I collaborated on creating a list of viking age names for … Read More
There are many jotnar, or giants, in Norse mythology, and a few of them are described as impossibly strong and … Read More
In Norse mythology, there are many jotnar (the evil/antagonistic giants) who play roles in various myths. However, there are only … Read More
In Norse mythology, Tyr stands as a figure of immense significance, embodying law, justice, and heroic glory. His narrative is … Read More
Among all the realms nestled within the branches of Yggdrasil, Vanaheim is maybe the most elusive. Home to the Vanir … Read More
In Norse mythology there is traditionally said to be nine realms, all interconnected and held in place by the cosmic … Read More
Just like Thor wouldn’t be himself without his hammer Mjolnir, his two goats Tanngrisnir and Tanngnjóstr are also important to … Read More