Norse Legends

The Völsung Saga

Dragons, magic rings, powerful swords and epic heroes: they are all staples in our culture, and it all began with the XIII century Völsung Saga. The Völsung Saga recounts tales...

Norse, Vikings and the Northern Lights

Observing the vibrant, dancing lights across the polar skies must have been a mesmerizing sight for these early Norse people, and the northern lights soon became woven into the fabric of myth and legend.

Norse and Viking Hygiene during the Viking Age

In Norse society personal appearance was intertwined with honor and reputation. Being well-groomed signified respect for oneself and others. Even in times of war or travel, warriors are believed to have maintained their...

Dísir, the Norse Guardians of Fate and Fertility

Dísir, the supernatural beings of the North are primarily associated with fate, fertility and protection. They are a group of supernatural beings, with the most famous members of said group being the Norns,...

Who are the Goats that pull Thor's Chariot

The God of Thunder leads many adventures throughout the nine realms and, whenever possible, the Prince of Asgard rides to glory in style: in his trusty chariot, pulled by his two...

Beloved Frigg – no Fridays without Her

Lady Frigg, Queen of Asgard, Lady of the Hall and patron of diplomacy. We wouldn’t have Fridays without her!

The Creation of Midgard and Mankind

Do you know how the cosmos was created according to the Norse religion? The tale of the Three Brothers, Odin, Vili and Vé, the slaying of Ymir, the first giant,...

The Viking daily life

How was a normal day for a Viking? The ordinary nature of how the Norse peoples and Vikings lived day-to-day may surprise you. In fact, the daily life in the north...

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.

Freyr, the Lord of Plenty

Freyr is the God of virility, peace prosperity and good harvests. He is called the “Foremost of the Gods” in the Poetic Edda, a true Lord of Plenty!

Goddess Gefion and the Creation of the Danish Island of Sjælland

According to the Prose Edda, the Island of Sjælland (Zealand) in Denmark was created in a single day by the Goddess Gefion, who ploughed the island from Sweden with the help...

Hugin, Munin, Geri and Freki: The partnership between Wolf and Raven

Learn about the uncanny partnership between Raven and Wolf, mighty companions of the Allfather and teachers to mankind!

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Norse Legends

The Völsung Saga

Norse, Vikings and the Northern Lights

Norse and Viking Hygiene during the Viking Age

Dísir, the Norse Guardians of Fate and Fertility

Who are the Goats that pull Thor's Chariot

Beloved Frigg – no Fridays without Her

The Creation of Midgard and Mankind

The Viking daily life

Viking Slavery: The Tough Life of the Thrall

Freyr, the Lord of Plenty

Goddess Gefion and the Creation of the Danish Island of Sjælland

Hugin, Munin, Geri and Freki: The partnership between Wolf and Raven

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