Odin the Allfather is the ruler of the Gods in the North, the true God of War. The son of Bor and Bestla Odin possesses supreme cunning. He is also known as “father of the slain”, as half of the valorous warriors who fall in battle join his army, the Einherjar, in preparation for the Ragnarok.
We have all heard of Odin’s two ravens, Hugin and Munin. But did you know that they may actually symbolize the human mind? As it often is with Norse mythology, there is wisdom here that is more relevant than ever.
Learn more about the Valknut: A symbol so mysterious, that we don't even know its true name. Forever associated with the Allfather, the Valknut remains one of the most used Viking symbols through the ages.
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 a number of surviving Viking Age carvings in England, the Isle of Man, Norway and Sweden.
