Norse Legends

Vikings and Cats: Myth and Reality in Norse Culture

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...

The Norse Outlaw – Outlawry during the Viking Age

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...

Viking Warfare A Glimpse into the Norse Battlegrounds

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...

Norse and Viking Hygiene during the Viking Age

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...

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...

Dísir, the Norse Guardians of Fate and Fertility

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,...

The Viking Arm Ring: A Symbol of Loyalty and Honor

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...

Viking Luxury tastes and Silver Hoards

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...

The Norse and Viking Longhouse

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.

The Norse and Icelandic Calendar

How did the Vikings counted the time of the year before the adoption of the modern calendar? Learn about the old calendar used by the Norse and Icelandic peoples here.

From Thrall to Jarl, the Viking Social Structure

Viking society was highly stratified, a class division created by the God Heimdall himself. Learn more about the Viking social classes here!

Leif Erikson The Viking who Discovered America

Leif Erikson is one of the most famous Norse figures in the world. His legacy lives on through many statues and even a day in his honor. This is the story...

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Norse Legends

Vikings and Cats: Myth and Reality in Norse Culture

The Norse Outlaw – Outlawry during the Viking Age

Viking Warfare A Glimpse into the Norse Battlegrounds

Norse and Viking Hygiene during the Viking Age

The Norse Women during the Viking Age

Dísir, the Norse Guardians of Fate and Fertility

The Viking Arm Ring: A Symbol of Loyalty and Honor

Viking Luxury tastes and Silver Hoards

The Norse and Viking Longhouse

The Norse and Icelandic Calendar

From Thrall to Jarl, the Viking Social Structure

Leif Erikson The Viking who Discovered America

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