Norse Legends

Viking Magic Wand

Viking Magic Wand

By The StormCrow May 15, 2020

In 1894, a curved metal rod was discovered in a 9th-10th century female grave in Romsdal, Norway. Scholars have debated its intention for years, shuffling between theories that it was a "fishing...

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What Marvel's Thor Gets Wrong About Norse Mythology, part 2 of 2

What Marvel's Thor Gets Wrong About Norse Mythology, part 2 of 2

By The StormCrow Apr 3, 2020

Take a look at the many, many differences between Thor in the Marvel universe and the Norse God of Thunder Thor.

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What Marvel's Thor Gets Wrong About Norse Mythology, part 1 of 2  

What Marvel's Thor Gets Wrong About Norse Mythology, part 1 of 2  

By The StormCrow Mar 27, 2020

Learn about the many differences between Thor, the God of Thunder and Thor, the Marvel character!

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The Curse of Andvari's Ring

The Curse of Andvari's Ring

By The StormCrow Feb 21, 2020

Undoubtedly one of the Vikings’ favorite stories, the legend is recounted in many ancient written sources, most of them slightly different from each other. Scenes from it are depicted on...

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The journey to Hel by the hero Hadding from the Gesta Danorum (History of the Danes)

The journey to Hel by the hero Hadding from the Gesta Danorum (History of the Danes)

By The StormCrow Oct 6, 2019

While he was living with Ragnhild, Hadding had another mysterious experience. A woman appeared bearing some herbs. Wishing to know where such herbs grew in winter, Hadding went with this...

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