Norse Legends

The Kidnapping of Idun, the Goddess of Eternal Youth

Having the power of granting youth and vigor through her golden fruits, Idun has a tremendous importance in the Norse pantheon. Learn more about Idun and her golden eplis here!

The Magic of Yule

Yule is a time for feasting, giving gifts, drinking, dancing, and decorating trees. A festive holiday that happens right by the end of the year. Sounds familiar? All those traditions that...

Draugr, The Nordic Living Dead

The terrible living dead raise from their tombs to once again bring terror and mischief amongst the... Vikings?! Much more than a zombie or a ghost: a Norse mix of...

Ragnarok, the Twilight of the Gods Part 1 of 2

Meaning “Fate of the Gods” in old Norse, Ragnarök is the end of days, the apocalyptic event when an age finishes. Ragnarök is a prophecy of what was to come, a...

Valkyries: Myth and Legend

Brave warriors who die in battle end up in one of two places. Half go to join the Goddess Freyja hall Sessrúmnir in her realm of Fólkvangr. The other half...

The seeds of betrayal: Loki, Thor and the Jotun Geirrod – Part 2 of 2

Loki has always been mischievous and cunning, but during the early days, his cunning was always at the service of Asgard. If there ever was a turning point to Loki’s...

The God of Thunder Goes Fishing: Thor catches Jormungandr

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

Asgard Walls and Sleipnir, the Best of All Horses

Learn how Loki saved Asgard, the home of the Gods, and the bizarre tale of how Odin's horse Sleipnir was born!

The Punishment of Loki

The Gods finally had their fill with Loki. After an eternity of mischief he had finally gone too far: Baldr was dead. No stone in the Nine Realms was left...

Thor meets Skrymir - part 1 of 2

Skrymir is a Jotunn gifted in the arts of magic, especially illusions. The Jotunn’s magic skills are only surpassed by his ability to annoy the Gods, which will put Thor's patience to test!