Norse Legends

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.

The Theft of Thor's Hammer Mjolnir: The Lay of Thrym

The God of Thunder awoke to find his trusty hammer missing. Who would dare steal from Thor? More importantly, how far would Thor go to recover his Mighty Hammer Mjöllnir?

The Viking Siege of Paris part 2 of 2: Rollo the Walker and the Second Siege in the year 885

Forty years after the first siege of Paris, another large Viking fleet of a few hundred ships sailed up the Seine. The year is 885, and Rollo leads his Vikings...

The Viking Siege of Paris part 1 of 2: Ragnar Lothbrok and the First Siege in the year 845

The first siege of Paris was a direct response from the legendary hero Ragnar Lothbrok to the breaking of an oath made by the king of France Charles II. When king...

The Seeds of Betrayal: Loki, Thor and the Jotun Geirrod – Part 1 of 2

Loki has always been mischievous and cunning, but during the early days, his cunning was always at the service of Asgard. If there ever was a turning point to Loki’s demeanor,...

The God of Thunder Goes Fishing: Thor catches Jormungandr

When Thor, the God of Thunder goes fishing, he goes big, fishing Jormundandr itself!

The Rich Story of the Viking Economics

Wealth in the Viking world came in many forms, from pillaging to trading. It is common knowledge that the people from the North were accomplished traders and explorers, but their...

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!

Find out what really happened on Viking Funerals. Read the historical description of a high-chief funeral arrangements, straight from an eyewitness, the X Century Ambassador from Baghdad Ahmad Ibn Fadlan.