Norse Legends

Mighty Mjölnir, Thor's Hammer and Badge of Office

Mighty Mjölnir, Thor's Hammer and Badge of Office

By The StormCrow Aug 14, 2020

A weapon worthy of the God of thunder and protector of mankind, Mjölnir is much more than than a hammer. To destroy and to protect, to bless and to smite, Mjölnir...

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The deadly Viking Weapons

The deadly Viking Weapons

By The StormCrow Aug 7, 2020

Vikings were well versed in the arts of warfare. Menacing and fierce, with the Gods of war on their side and mighty steel on their hands, they shaped an era and...

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The Valknut

The Valknut

By The StormCrow Jul 24, 2020

Learn more about the Valknut: A symbol so mysterious, that we don't even know its true name. Forever associated with the Allfather, the Valknut remains one of the most used Viking symbols through...

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The Traditional Viking Wedding

The Traditional Viking Wedding

By The StormCrow Jun 26, 2020

Looking for a traditional Viking Wedding? With a whole week of partying, the fun was guaranteed! Also, did you know that Vikings literally invented the honey-moon? 

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Viking grave found during renovations

Viking grave found during renovations

By The StormCrow Jun 19, 2020

Read about the Norwegian couple that just found out that their family has been living the top of a viking burial ground!

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Viking Magic Wand

Viking Magic Wand

By The StormCrow May 15, 2020

In 1894, a curved metal rod was discovered in a 9th-10th century female grave in Romsdal, Norway. Scholars have debated its intention for years, shuffling between theories that it was a "fishing...

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Armed for War: How a Viking Jarl arms himself.

Armed for War: How a Viking Jarl arms himself.

By The StormCrow May 1, 2020

How Was a Viking Chieftain Armed? The Gjermundbu Discovery reveals the answer based on the archeological findings in a grave dating back to the years 950 – 970 AD. 

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Born for Valhalla: How Viking Children Learned the Art of War

Born for Valhalla: How Viking Children Learned the Art of War

By The StormCrow Apr 24, 2020

Viking Children Learned the Art of Axe and Shield from a young age. In a hard and cold land, they were borne ready for glory and Valhalla.

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What Marvel's Thor Gets Wrong About Norse Mythology, part 2 of 2

What Marvel's Thor Gets Wrong About Norse Mythology, part 2 of 2

By The StormCrow Apr 3, 2020

Take a look at the many, many differences between Thor in the Marvel universe and the Norse God of Thunder Thor.

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What Marvel's Thor Gets Wrong About Norse Mythology, part 1 of 2  

What Marvel's Thor Gets Wrong About Norse Mythology, part 1 of 2  

By The StormCrow Mar 27, 2020

Learn about the many differences between Thor, the God of Thunder and Thor, the Marvel character!

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Knives the Vikings Used: The Seax

Knives the Vikings Used: The Seax

By The StormCrow Mar 20, 2020

Learn about the Seax Knife: an unsung hero in the Viking arsenal.

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The Story of Harald Fairhair, First King of Norway and a True Viking

The Story of Harald Fairhair, First King of Norway and a True Viking

By The StormCrow Feb 28, 2020

The history of the first king of Norway Harald Fairhair and how he managed to unite petty chieftains under his own banner.

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