Norse Kennings is a stylistic device that once appeared a lot in Old Norse poetry. Generally, it is a way of figurative expression replacing a name/a noun with something more ambiguous. But of course, it sounds awesome and makes sense after all. A kenning is a form of periphrasis which people use to write and speak about …
Month: August 2020
When mentioning gods of water in Norse mythology, many might think of only Ran and Aegir. The truth is, there were more than Ran and Aegir who embodied the power of ocean and water. Besides gods of fire, there were gods of water and ocean. Aegir and Ran: Ocean Couple Aegir and Ran were a …
For the Viking enthusiasts, this must be the most exciting news coming to us in the middle of this tough year. The Viking Gjellestad Ship which was discovered in 2018 is now being excavated. Norwegian archaeologists confirmed last month about the excavation. This project was also funded by the government. The ship belonged to a …
Mysterious. Powerful. Perplexing. Majestic. Those are the words to describe the mythological creature – the dragon. In some folklore, the dragon most of the time is illustrated as a dangerous and unpredictable creature. No one can ever neglect its prowess and unexplained abilities. In Norse mythology, there were three figures who were assumed to be …