Norse Legends

The Viking Longship

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...

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...

Álfablót

Álfablót

Did the Vikings celebrate Halloween? No. But the peoples of the north have a very similar holiday honoring ancestors and elves: the Álfablót.

Álfablót

Did the Vikings celebrate Halloween? No. But the peoples of the north have a very similar holiday honoring ancestors and elves: the Álfablót.

Draugr, The Nordic Living Dead

Draugr, The Nordic Living Dead

The terrible living dead raise from their tombs to once again bring terror and mischief amongst the... Vikings?! Read about the Draugr, much more than a zombie or a ghost,...

Draugr, The Nordic Living Dead

The terrible living dead raise from their tombs to once again bring terror and mischief amongst the... Vikings?! Read about the Draugr, much more than a zombie or a ghost,...

Helheim, the realm of Hel

Helheim, the realm of Hel

What does Hel look like? Find out here!

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Helheim, the realm of Hel

What does Hel look like? Find out here!

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Viking Slavery: The Tough Life of the Thrall

Viking Slavery: The Tough Life of the Thrall

Life for thralls was clearly harsh. How harsh? Learn more here how was the life of a Slave in the Viking society.

Viking Slavery: The Tough Life of the Thrall

Life for thralls was clearly harsh. How harsh? Learn more here how was the life of a Slave in the Viking society.

Hermodr Rides to Hel

Hermodr Rides to Hel

Accompany the saga of the great hero Hermodr as he rides into Helheim to haggle for the fallen God Balder's soul.

Hermodr Rides to Hel

Accompany the saga of the great hero Hermodr as he rides into Helheim to haggle for the fallen God Balder's soul.