Norse Legends

The Great Wolf Fenrir

The Great Wolf Fenrir

By The StormCrow Jan 21, 2022

Fenrir is one of the most frightening monsters in Norse religion. The embodiment of fury, he is destined to cause the death of Odin himself during the apocalyptic events of Ragnarok....

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The Surprisingly Healthy Ancient Norse Diet

The Surprisingly Healthy Ancient Norse Diet

By The StormCrow Nov 19, 2021

Only a good balanced diet could have helped fuel the Viking Age, and that is exactly what the Norsemen had. A surprisingly good diet, significantly better than most of the world had during...

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Odin's Deadly Game of Wits

Odin's Deadly Game of Wits

By The StormCrow Oct 15, 2021

Odin's thirst for knowledge leads him to the hall of a mighty giant. In a riddle contest between God and giant, only one will keep his head!

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The Fire Giant Surtr

The Fire Giant Surtr

By The StormCrow Oct 1, 2021

The Fire Giant Surtr is one of the main antagonists of the Gods during Ragnarok. A terrible foe with a fearsome flaming sword, he is destined to end the world...

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Floki of the Ravens and the Colonization of Iceland

Floki of the Ravens and the Colonization of Iceland

By The StormCrow Aug 27, 2021

Discover the true story of Floki of the Ravens, one of the most daring Viking navigators of all time and the Viking who mapped the way to Iceland.

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Hugin and Munin, Odin's Ravens and the Mind

Hugin and Munin, Odin's Ravens and the Mind

By The StormCrow Jul 30, 2021

Hugin and Munin, Odin’s two ravens are an icon of all things Norse and Viking, but there is much more to them. They may well represent the human mind and...

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Loki’s Flyting, the Lokasenna

Loki’s Flyting, the Lokasenna

By The StormCrow Jun 11, 2021

From its source in the Lokasenna, there is a unique Norse poem taken from the Elder Edda. Its title “Loki’s Flyting” – the term flyting or fliting meaning a contest...

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