Norse Legends

Norse and Viking Runes: Symbols, Meanings, and How They Were Used

Norse and Viking Runes: Symbols, Meanings, and How They Were Used

By The StormCrow Feb 13, 2025

The Runes were used by the Norse people for communication, divination, and magical purposes. Unlike the Latin alphabet, which became dominant in later centuries, runes were deeply tied to Norse...

Read more
Everyday Life in a Viking Village

Everyday Life in a Viking Village

By The StormCrow Feb 6, 2025

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...

Read more
Viking Traders: From Scandinavia to Byzantium

Viking Traders: From Scandinavia to Byzantium

By The StormCrow Jan 30, 2025

The Viking trade routes were far more than mere pathways for goods—they were bridges between worlds. By connecting Scandinavia to Byzantium and beyond, the Vikings helped shape the economic and...

Read more
Vikings and Cats: Myth and Reality in Norse Culture

Vikings and Cats: Myth and Reality in Norse Culture

By The StormCrow Dec 5, 2024

In Norse culture Cats may not be as prominent as other mythological creatures, such as wolves or dragons, but their significance is deeply rooted in the myths and daily lives...

Read more
The Norse Outlaw – Outlawry during the Viking Age

The Norse Outlaw – Outlawry during the Viking Age

By The StormCrow Nov 28, 2024

For the Norse peoples during the Viking Age, outlawry (útlegð in Old Norse) represented one of the harshest punishments a person could endure. This punishment stripped individuals of all legal protections and...

Read more
Viking Warfare A Glimpse into the Norse Battlegrounds

Viking Warfare A Glimpse into the Norse Battlegrounds

By The StormCrow Nov 21, 2024

The seafaring Norse people are often remembered for their daring raids, exploration and settlement during the Viking Age. While their navigation and exploration skills are widely celebrated, their prowess in...

Read more
Norse and Viking Hygiene during the Viking Age

Norse and Viking Hygiene during the Viking Age

By The StormCrow Nov 7, 2024

In Norse society personal appearance was intertwined with honor and reputation. Being well-groomed signified respect for oneself and others. Even in times of war or travel, warriors are believed to have maintained their...

Read more
The Norse Women during the Viking Age

The Norse Women during the Viking Age

By The StormCrow Oct 31, 2024

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...

Read more
Dísir, the Norse Guardians of Fate and Fertility

Dísir, the Norse Guardians of Fate and Fertility

By The StormCrow Oct 3, 2024

Dísir, the supernatural beings of the North are primarily associated with fate, fertility and protection. They are a group of supernatural beings, with the most famous members of said group being the Norns,...

Read more
The Viking Arm Ring: A Symbol of Loyalty and Honor

The Viking Arm Ring: A Symbol of Loyalty and Honor

By The StormCrow Aug 21, 2024

The Arm Ring, or Oath Ring is much more than just an adornment, a potent emblem of loyalty, honor and power in Norse culture. The Armring is a symbol honor and virtue...

Read more
Viking Luxury tastes and Silver Hoards

Viking Luxury tastes and Silver Hoards

By The StormCrow Aug 7, 2024

For a long part of human history silver was more valuable than gold, and the Norse peoples and Vikings were always keen in showing their love for Silver Jewelry, the most luxurious...

Read more
The Norse and Viking Longhouse

The Norse and Viking Longhouse

By The StormCrow Jul 26, 2024

To step inside a Norse longhouse is to understand what everyday life was really like. The Norse and Viking Longhouse is the center of the family life.

Read more