Shield-maidens like Lagertha and Hervor fill the Viking sagas, but was there any truth behind the legend? Here's what the Birka warrior grave and other archaeology actually show about Viking-Age women in battle.
Loki is Odin's blood-brother, Asgard's most useful troublemaker, and the father of the monsters fated to destroy the gods. Here's the full story of Norse mythology's trickster, from the death of Baldr to his final stand at Ragnarök.
Meet Odin, the Allfather of Norse mythology: the god who sacrificed an eye for wisdom, hung from Yggdrasil for the runes, and kept two ravens as spies across the nine worlds — all while preparing for the death he knew was coming at Ragnarök.
Knowing which Norse tattoos to avoid is becoming increasingly important in today’s world. As Norse mythology becomes more mainstream with...
There are countless animals in Norse mythology, often associated with specific concepts, ideas, or symbols. Cats were considered sacred symbols...
Did Vikings have beards, and what exactly did they look like? There are many common features associated with the Vikings...
He shows up in the Loki, Odin, Valhalla, and Ragnarök stories, but the wolf fated to kill Odin has never had his own article — until now. The full story of Fenrir: his birth, his binding, Týr's sacrifice, and his role in the end of the world.
Meet Freya, the Norse goddess of love, war, and magic — the Vanir deity who taught Odin his sorcery, rules her own hall of the honoured dead, and refused a giant's marriage proposal so fiercely it shook Asgard.
Who were the Valkyries? In Norse mythology, these fearsome warrior maidens served Odin as the Choosers of the Slain — riding across battlefields to select the bravest fallen warriors and escort them to Valhalla. Discover the meaning behind the name, the most famous Valkyries, and how they continue to inspire culture today.
Norse paganism is an interesting religion, dating back hundreds of years. However, thanks to the popularity of Nordic mythology in...
Vikings, the seafaring people who roamed Europe between the 8th and 11th centuries, believed in many gods. The Viking belief...
Were the Dutch Vikings? This is a relatively common question among academics, as well as those interested in Viking history....
