In this iconic saga, the warrior-maiden Hervör travels to the haunted island of Sámsey to claim the cursed sword Tyrfing from the ghost of her father. Her courageous journey reveals...
Dive into the epic Norse saga of Sigurd and Fafnir — the dragon, the curse, and the hero whose bravery shaped Viking legend. Discover the myth that inspired Tolkien and...
The terrifying Viking undead: the Draugr. In Norse legends, the Draugr is a powerful revenant, a corpse that rises from its grave to guard treasure, haunt burial mounds, and punish...
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...
