Norse Legends

Vikings and Jewelry: Symbols of Power, Faith and Identity

Viking Age jewelry from Scandinavia reflected wealth, belief, and identity. From Thor’s hammer pendants, ornate brooches, and silver arm rings that doubled as currency in a vast medieval trade network.

Who are the Goats that pull Thor's Chariot

The God of Thunder leads many adventures throughout the nine realms and, whenever possible, the Prince of Asgard rides to glory in style: in his trusty chariot, pulled by his two...

The Viking Axe

The mighty axe. Cheap, versatile and deadly!

The creation of the Mighty Mjölnir, Thor’s Hammer

There are few Viking symbols so emblematic as Thor's Hammer, the Mighty Mjölnir. Discover here how one of the most powerful weapons of all the Gods was created!

The Theft of Thor's Hammer Mjolnir: The Lay of Thrym

The God of Thunder awoke to find his trusty hammer missing. Who would dare steal from Thor? More importantly, how far would Thor go to recover his Mighty Hammer Mjöllnir?

The God of Thunder Goes Fishing: Thor catches Jormungandr

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

Mighty Mjölnir, Thor's Hammer and Badge of Office

A weapon worthy of the God of thunder and protector of mankind, Mjölnir is much more than than a hammer. To destroy and to protect, to bless and to smite, Mjölnir...