Ivar the Boneless – Separating Myths and Facts
Ivar Ragnarsson, aka. Ivar the Boneless, was a viking chieftain who led the Great Heathen Army when it invaded Britain … Read More
Rollo of Normandy – The First Viking Ruler of Normandy
Rollo is a fascinating historical viking chieftain and best known for being the first ruler of Normandy. However, when he … Read More
Viking Names for Boys – Curated List
A couple of weeks ago, my daughter Oda and I collaborated on creating a list of viking age names for … Read More
319 Female Viking Names (With Top Twelve List)
Choosing a name for your child, or someone you love can undoubtedly be a difficult task. If you are looking … Read More
Harald Hardrada – The Last Viking King
Harald Sigurdsson (Old Norse Haraldr Sigurðarson) is popularly known as the last viking king. That’s not to say he wasn’t … Read More
Ragnar Lothbrok | Separating Legend from History
Ragnar Lothbrok Sigurdsson, (Old Norse Ragnarr Loðbrók) has risen from the old sagas to become one of the best known … Read More
Leif Erikson – History of the Man Who Discovered America
Leif Erikson is known as the viking explorer who “discovered” America, as the first European, centuries ahead of Columbus. Obviously … Read More
Erik the Red | Hot-Headed Vikingr Explorer
When you think of famous Vikings, one name that might come to mind is Erik the Red, Old Norse “Eirikr … Read More
Eric Bloodaxe | The Brother Slayer
This isn’t Shakespeare so when you ask what’s in a name you won’t get a flowery, metaphor-filled answer. We are … Read More
Westward Expansion In The Viking Age
What exactly caused the massive westward expansion of Vikings in the late 8th century? There is, as of now, no … Read More
The Laws of the Jómsvikings (Vikings from Jóm)
The Jómsvíkinga Saga is from the thirteenth century, and believed to have been written down the first time in Iceland. … Read More
The Elder Futhark Runes | Meaning & Symbolism | Quiz
The Elder Futhark and the Younger Futhark are two ancient runic writing systems used by the Old Norse people in … Read More
Viking Symbols – A Major Part of Old Norse Myths and Culture
Symbols played a significant role in the culture and Norse mythology . With no real boundaries between the gods, magic … Read More
Aegishjalmr: Mystery of the Helm of Awe
When diving into writing about the Helm of Awe, it’s important to point out a few things right from the … Read More
The Viking Raid in Africa
In the heart of the Viking Age, a time when the Norsemen’s sails dominated the seas, a story unfolded that would extend their saga beyond the familiar fjords of Scandinavia to the distant shores of Africa.
The “Valknut” Symbol – A Case of Mistaken Identity
Part of what people find most captivating about Old Norse mythology are the many Viking symbols it contains. Of course, … 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
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
Ingwaz: The Seed of Life in the Elder Futhark Runes
In the ancient world, symbols held a profound significance. One such symbol, a rune from the Elder Futhark system, has … Read More
Dagaz: The Dawn of Understanding in the Elder Futhark
As I delve into the mysteries of the Elder Futhark, a runic system that whispers the wisdom of our ancestors, … Read More
Othala: The Ancestral Homestead in the Elder Futhark
As we journey through the Elder Futhark, we find ourselves at the end of the runic alphabet with the Othala … 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
Isa – Unveiling the Icy Mysteries of the Elder Futhark
In this post I am delving into one of my favourite runes, Isa, or īsaz. It’s the eleventh rune in … 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. It … 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
Gebo | The Gift or Exchange Rune From the Elder Futhark
Gebo is the seventh rune of the Elder Futhark. In this post I will be exploring the meaning of Gebo, … Read More
Unveiling the Mysteries of the Raidho Rune
The rune Raidho is the fifth rune, in the first aett in the Elder Futhark. In this post I will … Read More
Unraveling Ansuz – Exploring the Viking Rune’s Ancient Wisdom
In this post, I’ll be looking at the Ansuz rune, from the first aett of the Elder Futhark. The likely … Read More
Thurisaz – The Thorn of the Elder Futhark
The Elder Futhark rune Thurisaz is a giant among the runes, literally associated with the jötnar from Norse mythology. In … Read More
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
Fehu | Elder Futhark Rune Symbol of Cattle and Wealth
In the early days of the Germanic peoples, a mysterious script was born – the Elder Futhark. Among the twenty … Read More
Norse Runes from the Younger Futhark
The Norse runes of the Younger Futhark are a mysterious as they are ancient. The fascinating symbols have captured the … Read More
Laguz: Unraveling the Mysteries of Water in the Elder Futhark
As the last rays of the sun kiss the horizon goodbye, we gather around the warmth of the fire, ready … Read More
Ehwaz: The Steed of the Elder Futhark
Imagine, if you will, a time when the clatter of hooves echoed through the valleys of Scandinavia. A time when … Read More
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
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
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, I will explore the Elder Futhark rune Nauthiz and its symbolism. Nauthiz is the second rune, in … 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
Torch of Knowledge – The Kenaz Rune
Kenaz is the sixth rune of the Elder Futhark, found in the first of its three aetts. It has some … 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
The Varangian Guard | Old Norse Elite Viking Warriors
The Varangians were, initially, primarily Swedish Rus (Vikings from Sweden). They had sailed and rowed their ships down the long … 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 recorded Viking … 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