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 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 …
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 …
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 …