Norse Legends

The Beowulf Saga

The Beowulf Saga

By The StormCrow Jan 23, 2025

The Beowulf saga stands as a testament to the enduring power of storytelling. Its themes of courage, loyalty, and the human struggle against formidable odds remain universally relevant. As both...

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Vikings and Cats: Myth and Reality in Norse Culture

Vikings and Cats: Myth and Reality in Norse Culture

By The StormCrow Dec 5, 2024

In Norse culture Cats may not be as prominent as other mythological creatures, such as wolves or dragons, but their significance is deeply rooted in the myths and daily lives...

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Goddess Gefion and the Creation of the Danish Island of Sjælland

Goddess Gefion and the Creation of the Danish Island of Sjælland

By The StormCrow Feb 23, 2024

According to the Prose Edda, the Island of Sjælland (Zealand) in Denmark was created in a single day by the Goddess Gefion, who ploughed the island from Sweden with the help...

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Draugr, The Nordic Living Dead

Draugr, The Nordic Living Dead

By The StormCrow Oct 12, 2023

The terrible living dead raise from their tombs to once again bring terror and mischief amongst the... Vikings?! Much more than a zombie or a ghost: a Norse mix of...

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The Cats that Pull Freyja's Chariot: Bygul and Trjegul

The Cats that Pull Freyja's Chariot: Bygul and Trjegul

By The StormCrow May 19, 2023

Bygul and Trjegul are the mythical cats that accompany the Goddess Freya. These cats large male gray or blue cats are known for their loyalty and their ability to pull Freyja’s chariot across the sky.

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Norse Dragons

Norse Dragons

By The StormCrow May 5, 2023

Popularized in modern times, dragons were always part of the Norse culture and religion. Jörmungandr, Nidhögr, Fafnir and others, these are the original dragons of myth and legend.

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Fylgja: the Norse Guardian Spirit

Fylgja: the Norse Guardian Spirit

By The StormCrow Mar 24, 2023

The Fylgja is a Norse guardian “spirit” that accompanies the living since their birth. A concept as old as time that exists in almost every culture around the globe. A...

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The God of Thunder Goes Fishing: Thor catches Jormungandr

The God of Thunder Goes Fishing: Thor catches Jormungandr

By The StormCrow Mar 17, 2023

When Thor, the God of Thunder goes fishing, he goes big, fishing Jormundandr itself!

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The Fantastic Beasts Dwelling in Yggdrasil

The Fantastic Beasts Dwelling in Yggdrasil

By The StormCrow Jan 28, 2022

Learn about the fantastical beasts that dwell in the mighty Yggdrasil!

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

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

By The StormCrow Apr 30, 2021

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!

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