Other Beings

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

Old Norse mythology has a number of fantastical creatures that captivate the imagination. In this world, one of the most … Read More

In the sagas of Norse legend, there are many mysterious and powerful beings. Dragons, frost giants, gods, and goddesses who … Read More

Norse mythology is filled with legendary beasts, both good and evil, none was richer than the dragon Fafnir. As is … Read More

Long before ever there was talk of hobbits and orcs, there existed tales of dwarves, Old Norse ‘dvergr’. Slightly confusing … Read More

In Norse mythology, the jötnar, or giants, hold a place of intrigue and wisdom, often cast as antagonists in stories. … Read More

There are many jotnar, or giants, in Norse mythology, and a few of them are described as impossibly strong and … Read More

In Norse mythology, there are many jotnar (the evil/antagonistic giants) who play roles in various myths. However, there are only … Read More

The Vikings and their gods had a close relationship with creatures of the animal world. Many of the Aesir and … Read More