The Vikings had a tradition of burying the deceased with grave goods. As they believed that the deceased would carry on their afterlife. And grave goods were a way to pay tribute to the deceased ones. Thanks to this tradition, we now have many Viking grave goods artifacts to observe. In this blog post, we …
Viking Urnes Church is not simply famous for its look but also its meaning. This church marked the end of the Viking age also the Viking Urnes style. The construction was between the time when Christians dominated the Vikings. Therefore, this church carries some Christian traits. Yet, from my personal perspective, this Viking Urnes Church …
Odin the Allfather is the Supreme God in Norse mythology. Even though some claim that Tyr was actually the most powerful god, we now have Odin as the Supreme One in the sagas. No matter what, Odin’s lessons and messages are interesting to read. Everything about this God of Wisdom attracts us a lot. In …
By far, people have been arguing about the first Viking settlement in North America. One cool thing is that this place might have been the first settlement in North America as well. The story goes back to the 1000s. In 1978, this place, L’Anse aux Meadows, was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. …
Wolf Fenrir was one of the most important and awesome figures in Norse mythology. This is not only because he was the son of Loki the Norse trickster but also because his destiny was deeply intertwined with the fate of the gods. Fenrir was the one who put a full stop to the Norse Pantheon. …
Odin the Allfather was one of the most powerful gods in the Norse Pantheon. Although modern shows depict Thor as the most powerful god, Odin is actually the one. Many lessons stem from Odin’s stories and their values remain until the modern days. In this piece of article, we are to take a look at …
The Vikings have always been a great source of inspiration. They have become characters on silver screen, into the fantasy books, etc. But in return, they inspire us a lot. Long gone the Viking community, at least physically gone, their legacy stays with us. In this blog post, we are to discover some Viking warrior …
Can we forgive Loki? This question has been on my mind for so long. If you are new to Norse mythology, you might see Loki as a villain. But if you have been spending some time reading between the lines, you will learn that every figure in Norse mythology had their own story and tragedy. …
A little face peering up from a clod of frozen mud in Denmark has proved to be a unique find: the only known 3D Viking representation of Viking Valkyries. The figurine, believed to date from about AD800. The archaeologists found it in December and has gone straight from conservation to display in the National Museum in …
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 …