Norse Legends

The Epic Duel Between Thor and the Jotun Hrungnir

The Epic Duel Between Thor and the Jotun Hrungnir

By The StormCrow Nov 10, 2023

A race to Valhalla and a rude guest led to one of the most epic battles between Thor and a Stone Giant... and a headache that lasts to this day!

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The creation of  the Mighty Mjölnir, Thor’s Hammer

The creation of the Mighty Mjölnir, Thor’s Hammer

By The StormCrow Nov 3, 2023

There are few Viking symbols so emblematic as Thor's Hammer, the Mighty Mjölnir. Discover here how one of the most powerful weapons of all the Gods was created!

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Old Norse Law and (some) Order

Old Norse Law and (some) Order

By The StormCrow Jul 21, 2023

The ancient Norse had a complicated system of honor and justice developed over many centuries, a system very similar to the British-American Common Law, based on judgement by their own peers,...

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Tyr, God of War, Law and Justice

Tyr, God of War, Law and Justice

By The StormCrow Jun 16, 2023

Who is the God Tyr? Patron of Law, Justice and War, the three were often the same for a Viking! Read more here.

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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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The Viking Shield

The Viking Shield

By The StormCrow Nov 6, 2020

How the Viking shield was made? More then mere protection, a deadly weapon itself!

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Armed for War: How a Viking Jarl arms himself.

Armed for War: How a Viking Jarl arms himself.

By The StormCrow May 1, 2020

How Was a Viking Chieftain Armed? The Gjermundbu Discovery reveals the answer based on the archeological findings in a grave dating back to the years 950 – 970 AD. 

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Bjorn Ironside: Son of Ragnar Lodbrok and Legendary King of Sweden

Bjorn Ironside: Son of Ragnar Lodbrok and Legendary King of Sweden

By The StormCrow Feb 14, 2020

Explore the legendary life of Bjorn Ironside, son of the fabled Ragnar Lothbrok and King of Sweden!

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The Viking Axe

The Viking Axe

By The StormCrow Dec 13, 2019

The mighty axe. Cheap, versatile and deadly!

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