In the dark, snow-covered mountains of Iceland lives Grýla, a fearsome ogress from centuries-old folklore. Known for her appetite for misbehaving children, Grýla descends from her cave each Christmas to...
At its heart, Njáls saga is not merely a chronicle of feuds and vengeance—it is a profound exploration of justice, friendship, and the tragic limits of law. Njáll, the saga’s...
Who Were the Norse Skalds? The Poets of the Viking AgeThe Norse Skalds were the master poets of the Viking Age, renowned for their intricate and highly structured poetry that...
