Hvergelmir – Poisonous Well and Source of the Élivagár
Nestled in the primordial embrace of Norse cosmology, Hvergelmir stands as a well of profound significance, its waters as ancient … Read More
Cosmology
Èlivágar: The Icy Veins of Norse Cosmogony
Nestled within the vast expanse of Norse mythology, the Èlivágar stand as enigmatic rivers of creation, their origins as profound … Read More
Niflheim: The Misty Realm of Norse Mythology
In this post, we’re heading to a realm shrouded in mist and frost, a place that’s as fascinating as it … Read More
Jotunheim: The Giant’s Realm of Norse Mythology
Picture, if you will, a universe where the wilderness thunders with might and magic. This is the world of Norse … Read More
Venturing into the Ginnungagap
Step into the abyss that is Ginnungagap, the yawning void that existed before the cosmos began. In this post, I’ll … Read More
Muspelheim: A Journey into the Realm of Fire
Old Norse myths are filled with fascinating stories, complex characters, and rich symbolism. All the stories of gods, giants and … Read More
Hlidskjalf and Valaskjalf – Odin’s All-Seeing Throne and Great Hall
Among the numerous mythical elements surrounding Odin the Allfather, two prominent aspects are his throne Hlidskjalf (Old Norse Hliðskjálf) and … Read More
Midgard (Miðgarðr): Home to the Humans in Norse Mythology
Midgard, (Old Norse Miðgarðr) also known as “Middle-earth,” is a central part of Norse mythology. It is the place where … Read More
Alfheim – Realm of the Light Elves
Rarely mentioned in Old Norse texts and mythology in general, Alfheim was one of the Nine Realms of Norse cosmology. … Read More
Ragnarok: End-time of the Gods
Ragnarok, ‘fate of the gods’, also known as Ragnarokkr, ‘twilight of the gods’, although in the far distant future, casts … Read More