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Marius

Norse mythology enthusiast, Norwegian and living next to a series of old Viking age burial mounds. Quite surprisingly I am also able to navigate and understand quite a lot of the old Norse texts and have used those as well. in editing posts. As a Norwegian, although quite foreign, the old texts are still understandable, even more so with a bit of practice.
Battle_of_Clontarf by Hugh Frazer

“The Song of the Spear” – Valkyries’ song From Njals’ Saga

March 12, 2023January 14, 2023 by Marius

The Valkyries were Odins’ maidens tasked with collecting the Vikings fallen in war to join the ranks of the Einherjar. … Read More

Sleipnir by W.G. Collingwood

Sleipnir: The Eight-Legged Horse of Odin

February 1, 2023January 14, 2023 by Marius

Norse mythology has a rich collection of fascinating gods, animals and incredible creatures. From the mighty Thor and his hammer … Read More

Wyrd by Christopher Forster

Old Norse Concept of Fate and The Web of Wyrd

March 12, 2023January 14, 2023 by Marius

The Vikings’ view on fate and how they believed their life and death were predestined has always fascinated me. In … Read More

viking-symbols

Viking Symbols – A Major Part of Old Norse Myths and Culture

March 6, 2023January 9, 2023 by Marius

Symbols played a significant role in the culture and mythology of the Vikings. With no real boundaries between the gods, … Read More

Elder futhark

The Elder Futhark Runes | Origins & Symbolism | Meaning

February 20, 2023December 31, 2022 by Marius

The Elder Futhark and the Younger Futhark are two ancient runic writing systems used by the Old Norse people in … Read More

Hárbarðsljóð by W.G. Collingwood

Harbardsljod – The Lay of Harbard

February 1, 2023December 26, 2022 by Marius

The “Harbardsljóð” or “Harbardsljot,” also known as the “Lay of Harbard,” is a poem from the Poetic Edda. The poem … Read More

Undead of Norse Myths

Draugr, Haugbui And Aptrgangr –  The Undead of Norse Myths

February 1, 2023December 26, 2022 by Marius

In the world of the Vikings, death was not the end. Instead, it was a time of transition to something, … Read More

grimnismal by W.G. Collingwood

Grímnismál – Sayings of Grímnir

February 1, 2023December 17, 2022 by Marius

Grímnismál is from the ancient Poetic Edda. The structure of the poem is a longer narrative introduction that sets up … Read More

Odin_and_Vafthrudnir_by_Frolich

Vafthruthnirsmal – The Lay of Vafthruthnir

February 1, 2023December 12, 2022 by Marius

Vafthruthnirsmal is the third poem in the Poetic Edda as seen in the Codex Regius. It follows the Hávamál (Words … Read More

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