How the Northmen Believed in Luck, Runes, and Omens
The popular image of the Viking is one of battle-fury and seafaring daring, yet beneath the mail-coat and the longship … Read More
Stories
Far Away, Hard to Reach: Freyr and Gerdr and the Allure of Untouchable Partners
Freyr and Gerdr occupy a curious place in Norse myth. Freyr, a Vanir god of sun and harvest, falls for … Read More
Sea vs Mountains: Njord and Skadi as a Lesson in Mismatched Lives and Compromise
Njord and Skadi are one of the most memorable odd couples in Norse mythology. He belongs to the sea and … Read More
When the Valkyrie Leaves: Völund, Loss and the Temptation to Control an Imagined Lover
The tale opens by a still lake, where three valkyries sit by the shore, spinning and watching the sky. Three … Read More
The Call of the North is a primary driving force behind Viking video game play
Despite appearances, Scandinavia is a common theme in contemporary video games. Though they might not be historically accurate, images of … Read More
Reimagining the Nine Realms: Norse Mythology in the Modern Imagination
For as long as people have told stories, Norse mythology has captured our imagination. The gods and heroes of these … Read More
Viking Wisdom: What Modern Players Can Learn from the Norse
The Vikings lived by the tides of risk and reward. They set sail not knowing if they would return, yet … Read More
From Whalebone to Wild Symbols: How Viking Games Inspire Today’s Fun
The Vikings weren’t just raiders and explorers; they loved a good game. From complex board games like Hnefatafl (Viking Chess) … Read More
Why Vinland Saga Is the Perfect Way To Get Into Norse Mythology
Western audiences have only recently started consuming media based on and within Norse mythology and history. However, audiences elsewhere in … Read More
The Head-Wager: Loki, Brokkr, and the Forging of Asgard’s Treasures
The infamous wager between the trickster god Loki and the dwarf Brokkr is a classic Norse tale of wit, craftsmanship, … Read More