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Avatar photoVasilis Megas

Vasilis Megas (a.k.a. Vasil Meg) lives in Athens, Greece. He is a Greek- and Norse Mythology enthusiast. Vasilis has written and published 16 books - mostly fantasy and science fiction - and he is now working as a content writer, journalist, photographer and translator.
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What Viking Sagas Reveal About Storytelling and Culture

June 19, 2025 by Vasilis Megas

Viking sagas aren’t just legends from a lost world. They’re windows into how people remembered, shaped, and made sense of … Read More

As the northern Danish vikings clashed with the christian Franks at Esesfelth fortress in 817, they also shaped the course of the Viking Age.

Beyond the Raid: Education & Learning in the Viking Age

June 19, 2025 by Vasilis Megas

The image of the Viking warrior dominates popular culture: axe in hand, wind in sail, and thoughts of conquest. While … Read More

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Games Inspired by Viking Folklore

June 17, 2025 by Vasilis Megas

Out of all of the many fascinating periods in history, the Vikings seem to exert a particular pull on the … Read More

How Gambling Evolved from Saсred Ritual to Everyday Entertainment

June 16, 2025 by Vasilis Megas

Games of сhanсe have been with us for thousands of years. Long before modern casinos existed, people were tossing сarved … Read More

Voyages, Trade, and Faith in the Viking Age

June 13, 2025 by Vasilis Megas

The Viking Age (c. 793–1066 CE) stands out as a period of daring sea voyages, dynamic trade networks, and a … Read More

The Rise of Viking Popularity In Modern Pop Culture

June 13, 2025 by Vasilis Megas

For most of the twentieth century, Viking lore lived quietly in academic journals and Scandinavian folktales. Over the past decade … Read More

Parting from Orvar Odd after the Fight on Samsö.

The Real Look of the Vikings: Nothing Like the Myths

June 19, 2025June 12, 2025 by Vasilis Megas

If you’re a fan of the TV show Vikings, there’s no shame in that, but from a historical point of … Read More

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From Tafl to Today: Gambling in Viking Times vs. Modern Sweden

June 14, 2025June 3, 2025 by Vasilis Megas

You’re sitting in a foggy Viking longhouse in about 950 AD, watching warriors huddled around elaborately etched bone dice while … Read More

Viking symbolism in modern games

May 29, 2025 by Vasilis Megas

The rich tapestry of Viking runes and symbols weaves a fascinating tale, connecting the ancient world to today’s digital playgrounds. … Read More

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Forgotten guardians and lesser known figures in norse mythology

May 29, 2025 by Vasilis Megas

Beyond the thunder of Thor’s hammer and Odin’s wandering eye lies a rich tapestry of forgotten deities who once commanded … Read More

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