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Viking Warrior Quotes: May These Help You Out of Hard Times

By History of Vikings on Sunday, October 4, 2020

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 …

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Norse Mythology

Forgive Loki, Can We?

By History of Vikings on Thursday, September 24, 2020
Loki in Norse myth: Was Loki a god of fire?

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. …

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Photos: Viking Valkyries Found Beneath Land

By History of Vikings on Monday, September 14, 2020

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 …

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Viking Life

Norse Kennings in Literature

By History of Vikings on Sunday, August 30, 2020

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 …

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Viking Gods

Who Are Gods of Water in Norse Mythology?

By History of Vikings on Friday, August 21, 2020
Gods of Water

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 …

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Viking Ship

Viking Gjellestad Ship Is Being Excavated After Centuries

By History of Vikings on Friday, August 14, 2020
Gjellestad ship

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 …

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Three Dragons in Norse Mythology

By History of Vikings on Saturday, August 1, 2020
Three dragons in Norse mythology

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 …

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Viking Life

Vikings and Pirates: What are The Differences?

By History of Vikings on Thursday, July 23, 2020
Vikings and Pirates

For long, the Vikings and the pirates have become the villains in many movies. This influences our way of thinking which is these folks were bloodthirsty and greedy for gold. Truth was, they were. Truth also was, they were not 100% similar to what depicted on the movies. Many people assume that the Vikings were …

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Viking Boat House: Where the Vikings Protected Their Souls

By History of Vikings on Saturday, May 16, 2020
Viking boat house

Beside famous architecture like the Viking long houses or the Viking trelleborgs, the Vikings also had the boat house or boathouse (naust) for their boats. Obviously, with the help of boats, the Vikings could reach their glory. That’s why I call Viking boats Viking souls. Below are some interesting things about the Viking boat house. …

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Viking Love Story of Ragnar Lothbrok and Aslaug

By History of Vikings on Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Viking love story between Ragnar Lothbrok and Aslaug Kraka Sigurddottir

The most famous love story in Norse mythology must be that of Freyr God of Fertility and Gerd the Giantess. But how about the Viking Love Story in Viking legends? The story revolves around Ragnar Lothbrok and Aslaug. The name of Ragnar Lothbrok is no longer a strange name to those who care about the …

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