Algiz: The Protective Rune of the Elder Futhark Unveiled
Diving once again into the captivating realm of Viking Age symbolism, we turn our attention to the Elder Futhark, the … Read More
Jera: The Harvest Rune of the Elder Futhark Unveiled
In this post we’re journeying once more into the world of the Vikings and their enigmatic runic system, the Elder … Read More
Mannaz: Unraveling the Mysteries of Mankind’s Rune in the Viking Age
Imagine, if you will, a time when the Norse roamed the earth, their lives intertwined with a mystical system of … Read More
Perthro: Unveiling the Mysteries of the Elder Futhark’s Cup Rune
As I am working through all the runes of the Elder Futhark, we come to a really unique one. Our … Read More
Tiwaz: The Rune of Justice in the Viking Age
Picture this: a Viking warrior, his hand gripping a runestone etched with a unique symbol. This symbol, a simple vertical … Read More
Eiwaz: Unveiling the Yew Rune of the Elder Futhark
In this post, we’ll be journeying once more into the world of the Vikings and their enigmatic runic system, the … Read More
Isa: Unveiling the Icy Mysteries of the Elder Futhark
Welcome back, fellow seekers of ancient wisdom! Today, we’re journeying once more into the world of the Vikings and their … Read More
Berkanan: The Rune of Growth and Fertility in the Viking Age
Imagine, if you will, a time when the Norse gods roamed the earth, and the runes were their language. Among … Read More
Gebo: The Gift of the Elder Futhark Unveiled
In this post, I am taking you on a journey into the world of the Elder Futhark, the oldest runic … Read More
Hagalaz: Unearthing the Hailstone Rune of the Elder Futhark
Welcome back, fellow seekers of ancient wisdom! Today, we’re journeying once more into the world of the enigmatic runic alphabet, … Read More
Nauthiz: Unraveling the Necessity Rune of the Elder Futhark
In this post, we are journeying once more into the world of the Vikings and their enigmatic runic system, the … Read More
Sowilo rune: The Sunlit Path of the Vikings
Let’s embark on a journey, a journey back in time. Picture this: the early Viking Age, a time of exploration, … Read More
Wunjo: Unveiling the Joyous Rune of the Elder Futhark
Welcome back, fellow seekers of ancient wisdom! Today, we’re journeying once more into the world of the Vikings and their … Read More
Unveiling the Mysteries of the Raidho Rune
Welcome, fellow seekers of ancient wisdom! Today, we’re setting sail on the seas of time, back to the era of … Read More
Torch of Knowledge: The Kenaz Rune
Today, we’re journeying into the heart of the Elder Futhark, the oldest form of the runic alphabets. Our focus is … Read More
Unveiling Uruz: The Power and Mystery of the Aurochs Rune
The Elder Futhark, an ancient Germanic alphabet etched into the annals of time, whispers tales of our forebears, the Vikings. … Read More
Unraveling the Mysteries of Thurisaz: The Thorn of the Elder Futhark
Welcome, fellow seekers of ancient wisdom! This post will take us on a journey back in time, to the era … Read More
Unraveling Ansuz: Exploring the Viking Rune’s Ancient Wisdom
Join me on a captivating journey, exploring the ancient Elder Futhark runes. In this post, I’ll be looking at the … Read More
The Tale of the Fehu Rune – Cattle, Wealth and Abundance
In the early days of the Germanic peoples, a mysterious script was born – the Elder Futhark. Among the 24 … Read More
The Elder Futhark Runes | Origins & Symbolism | Meaning
The Elder Futhark and the Younger Futhark are two ancient runic writing systems used by the Old Norse people in … Read More
Myths and Reality of Berserkers and Ulfhednar
In this post, I’ll be exploring the fascinating world of Viking Age Berserkers and Ulfhednar. While they have some differences, … Read More
Seidr: The Ancient Magic of the Norse World
The Viking Age, a period marked by exploration, trade, and conquest, gave birth to Seidr. This indigenous Norse practice might … Read More
The Viking Ships
The Viking ships were used both before and during, as well as after the time known as the Viking Age … 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
Viking Symbols – A Major Part of Old Norse Myths and Culture
Symbols played a significant role in the culture and mythology of the Vikings. With no real boundaries between the gods, … Read More
The Varangian Guard | Old Norse Elite Viking Warriors
The Varangians were, initially, primarily Swedish Rus. They had sailed and rowed their ships down the long rivers of Russia … Read More
Younger Futhark Runes – Origins, Magic, and Meaning
The Norse runes are as mysterious as they are ancient. The fascinating symbols have captured the imagination of scholars, mystics, … Read More
Rus Vikings In Eastern Europe and Byzantium
Fierce Vikings, mainly from Sweden, spread throughout all of Eastern Europe. They came to be known as “The Rus.” The … Read More
The First And Second Viking Age in Ireland
Ireland before the Vikings Before the Viking invasion of Ireland began, 8th-century Irish culture and politics were homogeneously Gaelic. The … Read More
Britain In The Viking Age
Vikings in Britain – Their Lasting Legacy England had been in contact with Scandinavians long before the first Vikings in … Read More
Westward Expansion In The Viking Age
Causes What exactly caused the massive westward expansion of Vikings in the late 8th century? There is, as of now, … Read More
The Vikings And Their Eastern Expansion
People know about the Vikings in England, but what about the Viking’s eastern expansion? The Danelaw in England was just … Read More