Norse Legends

Human Sacrifice in the Viking World: Myth or Reality?

Did Vikings really perform human sacrifices, or is it just a myth? Historical sources like Ibn Fadlan and archaeological finds suggest it may have happened during funerals or religious rituals....

Lagertha The Fierce Shield Maiden of the Viking Age

Before shieldmaidens became symbols of modern empowerment, there was Lagertha — fierce, cunning, and fearless. A warrior who rode into battle disguised as a man, tamed wild beasts to win...

Grýla: The Gigantic Ogre of Icelandic Folklore

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...

Viking Roots in Modern Iceland

In the windswept highlands of Iceland, where lava fields stretch to the horizon and glaciers loom like frozen giants, the spirit of the Vikings lingers—not just in myth, but in...

Healing the Norse Way: Medicine and Healing in the Viking Age

Long before modern hospitals and pharmaceuticals, the Vikings relied on a unique blend of herbal remedies, spiritual rituals, and early surgical practices to treat illness and injury. Viking Age medicine...

Thor Sons: Magni and Modi

In the grand saga of Norse mythology, the mighty Thor stands as a paragon of strength and heroism. Yet, his legacy does not end with him—it continues through his sons,...

The Saga of Erik the Red

Erik the Red's Saga stands as a testament to the adventurous spirit of the Norse people and their remarkable voyages across the Atlantic. It not only narrates the discovery and...

Aslaug the Norse Mythical Queen

Aslaug, the legendary Norse queen, was more than just a beautiful woman—she was a figure of intelligence, resilience, and prophecy. Born from the dragon-slayer Sigurd and the Valkyrie Brynhildr, Aslaug’s...

Everyday Life in a Viking Village

Everyday life in a Norse village was a harmonious blend of labor, community engagement, and cultural richness. Their resilience and adaptability enabled them to thrive in the challenging environments of...

Shield-Maidens: The Legendary Viking Women Warriors

The shield-maidens, whether as literary figures or historical realities, remain a potent reminder of the Viking Age’s complex and dynamic society, where the boundaries of power were often fluid and revolutionary.

The Norse Women during the Viking Age

The lives of Norse women during the Viking Age were marked by unique social roles, relative freedom and duties that were rarely seen at the time. Unlike many other societies of their...

Viking Halloween? No such thing. Meet Álfablót, the Viking End of Harvest Festival

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

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Norse Legends

Human Sacrifice in the Viking World: Myth or Reality?

Lagertha The Fierce Shield Maiden of the Viking Age

Grýla: The Gigantic Ogre of Icelandic Folklore

Viking Roots in Modern Iceland

Healing the Norse Way: Medicine and Healing in the Viking Age

Thor Sons: Magni and Modi

The Saga of Erik the Red

Aslaug the Norse Mythical Queen

Everyday Life in a Viking Village

Shield-Maidens: The Legendary Viking Women Warriors

The Norse Women during the Viking Age

Viking Halloween? No such thing. Meet Álfablót, the Viking End of Harvest Festival

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