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!
Norse Legends — Norse Mythology RSS
The Wild Hunt
The Wild Hunt is a well-known myth: A ghostly leader and his group of hunters and hounds flying through the cold night sky during the winter solstice, as the winds howl and the cold seeps through the bones. But there is more to it, much more.
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 most Christians associate with Christmas are actually Yule traditions, and they predate Christianity by hundreds of years!
Njord, the God of the Sea
Njord (Old Norse Njörðr), the God of the sea, its wealth and bounty, is one of the most important Gods of the Norse pantheon. Learn more about Njord here!
Beloved Frigg – no Fridays without her
Frigg, Queen of Asgard, Lady of the Hall and patron of diplomacy. We wouldn’t have Fridays without her!
