Norse Legends

Yule at Home: Simple Home Rituals Rooted in the Old Religion

Yule (Jól) in the Norse religious tradition was a midwinter observance focused on survival, ancestral duty, and maintaining order during the darkest part of the year. Common household practices included...

Travelling in a Viking Longship: a Hard Journey

Travelling on a Viking longship during the Viking Age was a challenging and unforgettable experience marked by harsh weather, cramped living conditions, scarce food, and little privacy. Crews slept on...

Viking Winter: a test of survival

Discover how the Vikings survived the brutal Scandinavian winters through ingenious architecture, layered wool clothing, expert food preservation, and strong community traditions. From insulated longhouses and smoked fish stores to...

Landvættir: The Norse Spirits of the Land

In the windswept landscapes of Iceland, legend says the land itself is alive. Beneath every mountain, river, and stone dwell the Landvættir—ancient spirits that guard the earth and protect those...

Hel: The Norse Goddess of the Underworld

In the shadowy fringes of Norse mythology, where life meets death and memory fades into mist, stands Hel, the enigmatic Goddess of the underworld. Daughter of Loki and the giantess...

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....

Odin the Allfather

Odin, the chief God in Norse religion known for his wisdom, sacrifice, and power. From trading his eye for knowledge to leading fallen warriors in Valhalla, Odin plays a central...

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...

Viking Diet: Food and Drink in the Viking Age

What the Vikings really ate: An in-depth look at the Viking diet exploring the everyday foods, drinks, and cooking methods of the Viking Age. How Norse people used grains, meat,...

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...

Njáls Saga: Iceland’s Epic Tale of Law, Loyalty, and Tragedy

At its heart, Njáls saga is not merely a chronicle of feuds and vengeance—it is a profound exploration of justice, friendship, and the tragic limits of law. Njáll, the saga’s...

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...

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Norse Legends

Yule at Home: Simple Home Rituals Rooted in the Old Religion

Travelling in a Viking Longship: a Hard Journey

Viking Winter: a test of survival

Landvættir: The Norse Spirits of the Land

Hel: The Norse Goddess of the Underworld

Human Sacrifice in the Viking World: Myth or Reality?

Odin the Allfather

Lagertha The Fierce Shield Maiden of the Viking Age

Viking Diet: Food and Drink in the Viking Age

Grýla: The Gigantic Ogre of Icelandic Folklore

Njáls Saga: Iceland’s Epic Tale of Law, Loyalty, and Tragedy

Viking Roots in Modern Iceland

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