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,...

Völuspá: The Prophecy of the End of Times

Völuspá, the opening poem of the Poetic Edda, reveals the Norse creation story, the rise of the Gods, and the dramatic prophecy of Ragnarök—the end and rebirth of the world....

Healing the Norse Way: Medicine and Healing in the Viking Age

Long before modern hospitals and pharmaceuticals, the Vikings relied on a unique blend of herbal remedies, spiritual rituals, and early surgical practices to treat illness and injury. Viking Age medicine...

Seidr: Viking Magic!

Discover the ancient Norse practice of Seidr — a powerful form of Viking magic used for prophecy, spirit communication, and shaping fate. Learn about its roots in mythology, historical rituals,...

Norse and Viking Runes: Symbols, Meanings, and How They Were Used

The Runes were used by the Norse people for communication, divination, and magical purposes. Unlike the Latin alphabet, which became dominant in later centuries, runes were deeply tied to Norse...

The Norse Women during the Viking Age

The lives of Norse women during the Viking Age were marked by unique social roles, relative freedom and duties that were rarely seen at the time. Unlike many other societies...

Volva, The Norse Witch

Find out more about the Volvas, the fabled Norse witches and their highly respected role in Norse society.

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 Epic Duel Between Thor and the Jotun Hrungnir

A race to Valhalla and a rude guest led to one of the most epic battles between Thor and a Stone Giant... and a headache that lasts to this day!

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...

Fylgja: the Norse Guardian Spirit

The Fylgja is a Norse guardian “spirit” that accompanies the living since their birth. A concept as old as time that exists in almost every culture around the globe. A...