Norse Legends

Some of the most Famous Types of The Viking Longships

Discover more about the great vessels the Norsemen used for trade and raids. The Vikings' longships are one of the greatest symbols of the era and remain an icon of...

The Viking Longship

Seafarers by nature, the Norse build the most advanced ships of their time. Used both for trading and for Viking Raids, the Longship was the most advanced vehicle of its...

Norse Sagas and the Entertainment World

From the great Tolkien to the impressive George R.R. Martin, from comic books to tv series, the Viking legends continue to inspire the entertainment industry.

Find out what really happened on Viking Funerals. Read the historical description of a high-chief funeral arrangements, straight from an eyewitness, the X Century Ambassador from Baghdad Ahmad Ibn Fadlan.

The Viking City of Dublin

The Vikings settled in Dublin from 841 AD onwards. During their reign Dublin became the most important town in Ireland as well as a hub for the western Viking expansion...

Vikings in Spain and a Galician Festival in the city of Catoeira

Viking influence in Spain is extremely underrated, but the city of Catoira has something to say about it. Every year, on the first Sunday in August, the replica of an...

The Funeral Of Balder

The death of Baldr, son of Odin and beloved by all shook the nine realms. Even Hel herself would allow Baldr to return to the living, but Loki had other...

Norse Dragon Nidhogg, The Malice Striker

Nidhogg is one of the most infamous of dragons in the Norse cosmos, and even its name is almost a curse. Forever chewing upon Yggdrasil roots, the evil dragon seeks...

The Great Wolf Fenrir

Fenrir is one of the most frightening monsters in Norse religion. The embodiment of fury, he is destined to cause the death of Odin himself during the apocalyptic events of Ragnarok....

Rollo of Normandy, from Viking Raider to Lord

The mighty Rollo, first Duke of Normandy, a Viking hero so great that no horse could carry him!

Ravens, Wolves, Cats and Dragons Vikings and their Fantastic Beasts - Part 2 of 2

From Odin's wolves Geri and Freki to their nemesis Fenrir, from the mightiest of horses Sleipnir to Thor's bane Jormungandr. Discover fantastic beasts worthy of the Gods!