The Laws of the Jómsvikings (Vikings from Jóm)
The Jómsvíkinga Saga is from the thirteenth century, and believed to have been written down the first time in Iceland. … Read More
Gods And Goddesses
Megingjord: Thor’s Power-Enhancing Belt
Thor’s role as one of the most powerful gods in the Norse pantheon is vital in the ongoing battle between … Read More
Mjölnir – The History of Thor’s Mighty Hammer
Throughout the history of mythology, probably no single weapon is as well known as the thunder god Thor’s hammer Mjölnir. … Read More
List of All Norse Gods and Goddesses
The story of the gods of Norse mythology begins, as in many a creation story, with the abyss. In this … Read More
Beginner’s Guide to Norse Mythology
Norse mythology, with stories of the gods and their adventures in the nine realms, are as popular now as ever. … Read More
Tyr: The Norse God of War and Oaths
In Norse mythology, Tyr stands as a figure of immense significance, embodying law, justice, and heroic glory. His narrative is … Read More
Thor’s Mythical Companions: Tanngrisnir and Tanngnjóstr
Just like Thor wouldn’t be himself without his hammer Mjolnir, his two goats Tanngrisnir and Tanngnjóstr are also important to … Read More
Other Beings
Draugr, Haugbui And Aptrgangr – The Undead of Norse Myths
In the world of the Vikings, death was not the end. Instead, it was a time of transition to something, … Read More
Nidhogg: Serpent of the Underworld in Old Norse Mythology
Old Norse mythology has a number of fantastical creatures that captivate the imagination. In this world, one of the most … Read More
Fafnir | The Dragon of Norse Mythology
Norse mythology is filled with legendary beasts, both good and evil, none was richer than the dragon Fafnir. As is … Read More
Dwarves and Svartalfar of Norse Myths
Long before ever there was talk of hobbits and orcs, there existed tales of dwarves, Old Norse ‘dvergr’. Slightly confusing … Read More
Vafthrudnir: The Wise Jötun of Norse Mythology
In Norse mythology, the jötnar, or giants, hold a place of intrigue and wisdom, often cast as antagonists in stories. … Read More
Tales of the gods
The Fortification of Asgard
After building Midgard, the realm of men, the gods decided to create a magnificent city for themselves: “Asgard,” the Place … Read More
Thor’s Duel with Hrungnir
In this tale Thor almost meets his end by the Jotun Hrungnir, only to be saved by his then three … Read More
Treasures Of The Gods – How Mjollnir Was Created
This story is interesting in many ways. Here we learn how Loki through mischief ultimately plays a part in shaping … Read More
The Marriage of Njord and Skadi
The giant Thiazi, whom Thor had killed after Thiazi had kidnapped Iduna and stolen the magic apples, had a daughter … Read More
Tales of The Gods
Every culture has their hero stories but few resonate so profoundly across the ages as those of the Vikings. Tales … Read More
The Mead of Poetry
The story about The Mead of Poetry follows the end of the Aesir-Vanir war. When the gods agreed upon peace … Read More
Cosmology
Helheim – The Realm of the Dead
Helheim or Hel (Old Norse Helheimr) is the lowest of the Nine Realms in Norse cosmology. This underground place is … Read More
Great Halls Of The Norse Gods
In Norse mythology, there are many gods, and and almost as many halls. A god must have a dwelling place … Read More
Is Freyja’s Folkvangr Really An Alternative to Valhalla?
In the lore of Norse mythology, popular belief has it that Freyja chooses half the slain warriors on the battlefield. … Read More
Valhalla – Warrior’s Heaven in Norse Mythology
Valhalla is Odin’s great hall in Asgard where the best and bravest warriors who die in battle are taken by … Read More
The Nine Realms – Home to Gods, Giants, Elves and Man
In Norse mythology there are Nine Realms, or possibly just eight, but I will get back to that. Two of … Read More
Vanaheim – Realm of the Vanir Gods
Among all the realms nestled within the branches of Yggdrasil, Vanaheim is maybe the most elusive. Home to the Vanir … Read More
Old norse texts
Nafnaþulur: The Forgotten Verses of the Skáldskaparmál
Ah, the Nafnaþulur. If you’ve delved into the Prose Edda, you might have come across this term, or perhaps you’ve … Read More
Skírnismál – The Lay of Skirnir
The Lay of Skirnir (Old Norse Skírnismál) is the fifth poem in the Poetic Edda and both an interesting as … Read More
Vafthrudnismol – The Lay of Vafthrudnir
Vafthruthnismol (Vafþrúðnismál) is the third poem in the Poetic Edda as seen in the Codex Regius. It follows the Hávamál … Read More
Skáldskaparmál – Snorri’s Guide to Write as a Skald
The Skáldskaparmál is the third part of Snorri Sturluson’s Prose Edda, following Gylfaginning. Written as a prose guide on how to … Read More
Thórsdrápa – The Lay of Thor
The poem Thórsdrápa is a fascinating tale that recounts one of the great adventures of the Norse god Thor. It … Read More
Grottasöngr – The Lay of Grótti
This version of the Lay of Grótti has been taken from Snorri Sturluson’s Skáldskaparmál to be posted here. Grottasônger is … Read More
Viking History
The Laws of the Jómsvikings (Vikings from Jóm)
The Jómsvíkinga Saga is from the thirteenth century, and believed to have been written down the first time in Iceland. … Read More
319 Female Viking Names (With Top Twelve List)
Choosing a name for your child, or someone you love can undoubtedly be a difficult task. If you are looking … Read More
The Elder Futhark Runes | Meaning & Symbolism | Quiz
The Elder Futhark and the Younger Futhark are two ancient runic writing systems used by the Old Norse people in … Read More
Viking Symbols – A Major Part of Old Norse Myths and Culture
Symbols played a significant role in the culture and Norse mythology . With no real boundaries between the gods, magic … Read More
Aegishjalmr: Mystery of the Helm of Awe
When diving into writing about the Helm of Awe, it’s important to point out a few things right from the … Read More
Viking Names for Boys – Curated List
A couple of weeks ago, my daughter Oda and I collaborated on creating a list of viking age names for … Read More