Norse Legends

Norse Clothing during the Viking Age

Despite the common depiction of the Norse peoples and Vikings in particular as rough, grimy, and violent, they were, in reality, a refined culture that placed great emphasis on personal...

Tyr, God of War, Law and Justice

Who is the God Tyr? Patron of Law, Justice and War, the three were often the same for a Viking! Read more here.

Valhalla and the Einherjar

Valhalla is not a place for idleness, it is a Warrior's paradise, filled with fighting during the day and feasting during the night! Learn more about the (after)life of the worthy...

Brunhilde, the most Famous of all Valkyries

The epic tale of Brunhilde inspired storytellers for generations, creating classics in literature, movies and even operas. Learn more about Brunhilde, the most famous Valkyrie in Midgard!

Asgard Walls and Sleipnir, the Best of All Horses

Learn how Loki saved Asgard, the home of the Gods, and the bizarre tale of how Odin's horse Sleipnir was born!

Odin the Allfather, the True God of War

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...

The Punishment of Loki

The Gods finally had their fill with Loki. After an eternity of mischief he had finally gone too far: Baldr was dead. No stone in the Nine Realms was left...

Hermodr Rides to Hel

Accompany the saga of the great hero Hermodr as he rides into Helheim to haggle for the fallen God Balder's soul.

The Funeral Of Balder

The death of Baldr, son of Odin and beloved by all shook the nine realms. Even Hel herself would allow Baldr to return to the living, but Loki had other...

The Death of Balder

The death of Balder, son of Odin and beloved by all, shook the Nine Realms. Even Hel herself would allow Balder to return to the living, but Loki had other...