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...

Völuspá: The Prophecy of the End of Times

Völuspá, the opening poem of the Poetic Edda, reveals the Norse creation story, the rise of the Gods, and the dramatic prophecy of Ragnarök—the end and rebirth of the world....

Heiðreks saga: Heroism, Fate, and Wisdom in Old Norse Literature

In this iconic saga, the warrior-maiden Hervör travels to the haunted island of Sámsey to claim the cursed sword Tyrfing from the ghost of her father. Her courageous journey reveals...

Sigurd and Fafnir - The Legendary Viking Dragon Slayer

Dive into the epic Norse saga of Sigurd and Fafnir — the dragon, the curse, and the hero whose bravery shaped Viking legend. Discover the myth that inspired Tolkien and...

Viking Undead: The Draugr

The terrifying Viking undead: the Draugr. In Norse legends, the Draugr is a powerful revenant, a corpse that rises from its grave to guard treasure, haunt burial mounds, and punish...

The Feast of Winter Nights: Vetrnætr

When the golden fields of summer faded into frost, the Norse people gathers for Vetrnætr — the Feast of Winter Nights, a sacred celebration marking the turning of the year....

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....

Harald Hardrada: The Last Great Viking King

Harald Hardrada was not merely a king — he was a living saga. From the battlefields of Norway to the imperial courts of Byzantium, and finally to his death at...

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...

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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

Völuspá: The Prophecy of the End of Times

Heiðreks saga: Heroism, Fate, and Wisdom in Old Norse Literature

Sigurd and Fafnir - The Legendary Viking Dragon Slayer

Viking Undead: The Draugr

The Feast of Winter Nights: Vetrnætr

Landvættir: The Norse Spirits of the Land

Hel: The Norse Goddess of the Underworld

Human Sacrifice in the Viking World: Myth or Reality?

Harald Hardrada: The Last Great Viking King

Odin the Allfather

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