Norse Legends

Who are the Goats that pull Thor's Chariot

Who are the Goats that pull Thor's Chariot

By The StormCrow Mar 10, 2023

The God of Thunder leads many adventures throughout the nine realms and, whenever possible, the Prince of Asgard rides to glory in style: in his trusty chariot, pulled by his two...

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Norse Family life During the Viking Age

Norse Family life During the Viking Age

By The StormCrow Feb 10, 2023

Family life was important to Norse men and women. While arranged marriages might have been the norm, romance and courtship were an integral part of the couple’s life. In many...

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The Viking Berserkers

The Viking Berserkers

By The StormCrow Feb 3, 2023

Uncontrollable rage and bloodlust, Viking berserkers were fierce warriors said to have fought in a trance-like fury. Learn more about the Berserkers, the Chosen of Odin!

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Norse Sagas and the Entertainment World

Norse Sagas and the Entertainment World

By The StormCrow Dec 23, 2022

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.

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Valhalla and the Einherjar

Valhalla and the Einherjar

By The StormCrow Nov 18, 2022

Valhalla is not a place for idleness, it is a Warrior's paradise, filled with fighting during the day and feasting during the night! Learn more about the (after)life of the worthy...

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Brunhilde, the most Famous of all Valkyries

Brunhilde, the most Famous of all Valkyries

By The StormCrow Oct 7, 2022

The epic tale of Brunhilde inspired storytellers for generations, creating classics in literature, movies and even operas. Learn more about Brunhilde, the most famous Valkyrie in Midgard!

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Sif, Goddess of Wheat, Summer and wife of Thor

Sif, Goddess of Wheat, Summer and wife of Thor

By The StormCrow Sep 23, 2022

The Goddess Sif legacy has been overshadowed by that of her husband Thor in recent years, but she remains a cornerstone in the Norse faith. Sif is today more commonly...

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Asgard Walls and Sleipnir, the Best of All Horses

Asgard Walls and Sleipnir, the Best of All Horses

By The StormCrow Aug 19, 2022

Learn how Loki saved Asgard, the home of the Gods, and the bizarre tale of how Odin's horse Sleipnir was born!

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The Aesir-Vanir War

The Aesir-Vanir War

By The StormCrow Aug 5, 2022

The great war in heavens, the Aesir-Vanir war could have caused the destruction of all Gods. Instead it brought the birth of the wisest man who ever lived.   

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The Viking Funeral

The Viking Funeral

By The StormCrow Jul 29, 2022

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.

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Odin the Allfather, the True God of War

Odin the Allfather, the True God of War

By The StormCrow Jun 3, 2022

Odin the Allfather is the ruler of the Gods in the North, the true God of War. The son of Bor and Bestla Odin possesses supreme cunning. He is also...

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The Punishment of Loki

The Punishment of Loki

By The StormCrow May 27, 2022

The Gods finally had their fill with Loki. After an eternity of mischief he had finally gone too far: Baldr was dead.  No stone in the Nine Realms was left...

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