Norse Legends

Norse and Viking Hygiene during the Viking Age

Norse and Viking Hygiene during the Viking Age

By The StormCrow Nov 7, 2024

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...

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The Norse Women during the Viking Age

The Norse Women during the Viking Age

By The StormCrow Oct 31, 2024

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 of their...

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The Ravens in Norse Mythology

The Ravens in Norse Mythology

By The StormCrow Oct 24, 2024

For the Norse Peoples and Vikings, ravens hold a significant place symbolizing wisdom, memory, and prophetic insight. Most famously associated with Allfather Odin, they bridge the realms between Gods, humans,...

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

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

By The StormCrow Oct 17, 2024

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

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Dísir, the Norse Guardians of Fate and Fertility

Dísir, the Norse Guardians of Fate and Fertility

By The StormCrow Oct 3, 2024

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,...

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Sif, Goddess of Wheat, Summer and wife of Thor

Sif, Goddess of Wheat, Summer and wife of Thor

By The StormCrow Sep 19, 2024

The Goddess Sif legacy has been overshadowed by that of her husband Thor in recent years, but she remains a cornerstone in the Norse faith. Sif is today more commonly...

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Who are the Goats that pull Thor's Chariot

Who are the Goats that pull Thor's Chariot

By The StormCrow Sep 4, 2024

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...

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The Viking Arm Ring: A Symbol of Loyalty and Honor

The Viking Arm Ring: A Symbol of Loyalty and Honor

By The StormCrow Aug 21, 2024

The Arm Ring, or Oath Ring is much more than just an adornment, a potent emblem of loyalty, honor and power in Norse culture. The Armring is a symbol honor and virtue...

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Viking Luxury tastes and Silver Hoards

Viking Luxury tastes and Silver Hoards

By The StormCrow Aug 7, 2024

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...

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The Norse and Viking Longhouse

The Norse and Viking Longhouse

By The StormCrow Jul 26, 2024

To step inside a Norse longhouse is to understand what everyday life was really like. The Norse and Viking Longhouse is the center of the family life.

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Vidar, the silent God

Vidar, the silent God

By The StormCrow Jul 11, 2024

Vidar is a son of Odin and the half-brother of Thor. He is an incredibly strong God who is prophesied to both slay the mighty wolf Fenrir and to survive...

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Jörð, Mother Earth and Thor's mother

Jörð, Mother Earth and Thor's mother

By The StormCrow Jun 28, 2024

Do you know who is Thor's mother? No, she is not Lady Frigg. Find out here!

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