Norse Legends

Frigg The All-Seeing Queen of Asgard

Frigg, the Norse Goddess of wisdom, motherhood and fate stands as one of the most powerful figures in the Norse cosmos. As the wife of Odin and mother of Baldr,...

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...

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....

Viking Burial Practices: From Ship Burials to Cremation

Few images evoke the mystery of the Viking Age as vividly as a ship set ablaze, sailing into the horizon beneath a crimson sky. This romanticized vision, while not entirely...

Viking Halloween? No such thing. Meet Álfablót, the Viking End of Harvest Festival

Did the Vikings celebrate Halloween? No. But the peoples of the north have a very similar holiday honoring ancestors and elves: the Álfablót.

Viking Luxury tastes and Silver Hoards

For a long part of human history silver was more valuable than gold, and the Norse peoples and Vikings were always keen in showing their love for Silver Jewelry, the most luxurious...

Viking Slavery: The Tough Life of the Thrall

Life for thralls was clearly harsh. How harsh? Learn more here how was the life of a Slave in the Viking society.

Helheim, the realm of Hel

The hidden realm of Hel brings a mixture of dread and fascination to all. But it may be different than what you think. What does Hel look like? Find out...

Draugr, The Nordic Living Dead

The terrible living dead raise from their tombs to once again bring terror and mischief amongst the... Vikings?! Much more than a zombie or a ghost: a Norse mix of...

Norse Jewelry During the Viking Age

Norse jewelry presented a diverse array of adornments for both men and women. These included neck rings, necklaces, bracelets, finger and toe rings, armrings, earrings, amulets and pendants, armbands, beads,...

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!

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Norse Legends

Frigg The All-Seeing Queen of Asgard

Viking Undead: The Draugr

Hel: The Norse Goddess of the Underworld

Human Sacrifice in the Viking World: Myth or Reality?

Viking Burial Practices: From Ship Burials to Cremation

Viking Halloween? No such thing. Meet Álfablót, the Viking End of Harvest Festival

Viking Luxury tastes and Silver Hoards

Viking Slavery: The Tough Life of the Thrall

Helheim, the realm of Hel

Draugr, The Nordic Living Dead

Norse Jewelry During the Viking Age

Brunhilde, the most Famous of all Valkyries

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