Norse Legends

Celebrate the Yule like a Viking

Tree? Check. Gifts? Check. Ample amounts of food and drink? Check. Games? Check. The Yule celebration predates the Christmas holiday and traditions by hundreds of years in Scandinavia, and many people still...

Written on Stone: The Viking Runes

Much more than a writing system, the Runes represented the fates themselves. Even today their influence can still be felt, as many letters from our modern alphabet bear a striking resemblance to old...

From Thrall to Jarl, the Viking Social Structure

Viking society was highly stratified, a class division created by the God Heimdall himself. Learn more about the Viking social classes here!

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!

The creation of the Mighty Mjölnir, Thor’s Hammer

There are few Viking symbols so emblematic as Thor's Hammer, the Mighty Mjölnir. Discover here how one of the most powerful weapons of all the Gods was created!

Helheim, the realm of Hel

The hidden realm of Hel brings a mixture of dread and fascination to all. But it may be different than what you think. What does Hel look like? Find out...

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...

Njord, the God of the Sea

Njord is the God of the sea, its wealth and bounty. He is one of the most important Gods of the Norse pantheon and widely worshiped by traders and fishermen.

Odin and Geirroth: Not Even Odin Could Change Fate

Fate or Wyrd can be hard to understand even for the wisest of the Gods. When Allfather Odin tried to change the destiny of a nation by altering who would...

Ullr, God of the Hunt and Regent of Asgard

The God Ullr is a master hunter, provider, Oath keeper, regent of Asgard and even likely the inventor of ice skiing. Truly one of the most important Gods of the North!

Leif Erikson The Viking who Discovered America

Leif Erikson is one of the most famous Norse figures in the world. His legacy lives on through many statues and even a day in his honor. This is the story...

Ragnarok, the Twilight of the Gods Part 2 of 2

Meaning “Fate of the Gods” in old Norse, Ragnarök is the end of days, the apocalyptic event when an age finishes. Ragnarök is a prophecy of what was to come, a detailed description...

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Norse Legends

Celebrate the Yule like a Viking

Written on Stone: The Viking Runes

From Thrall to Jarl, the Viking Social Structure

The Epic Duel Between Thor and the Jotun Hrungnir

The creation of the Mighty Mjölnir, Thor’s Hammer

Helheim, the realm of Hel

Draugr, The Nordic Living Dead

Njord, the God of the Sea

Odin and Geirroth: Not Even Odin Could Change Fate

Ullr, God of the Hunt and Regent of Asgard

Leif Erikson The Viking who Discovered America

Ragnarok, the Twilight of the Gods Part 2 of 2

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