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Odin The All Father

Who is Odin? Odin is a major figure in Norse mythology. He was generally considered the leader of the gods and he features in many different ...

Thor the God of Thunder In Norse Mythology

Thor the Thunder God was a powerful and popular Norse god in Viking life and culture. He was an important god among all branches of the Germanic pe...

Who is Hel in Norse mythology?

In Norse mythology, Hel is the queen of the afterlife realm of Hel. She is the daughter of Loki the god and Angrboda the giantess, and the sister o...

Womens Viking Jewelry

Most likely, when you hear the word "Viking," all that comes to mind are images of renowned warriors from antiquity or colonists who were constantl...

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Norse Mythology and Beliefs

The beliefs and myths of the Northern Germanic tribes make up Norse mythology. It had no text and was not a revealed religion in the sense that it ...

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The History and Meaning of a Viking Arm Ring

A Viking arm ring was much more than decoration to the Norse people of Scandinavia. A Viking arm ring was decoration, status, wealth, loyalty, love...

Viking trading - The Other Great Legacy of the Norsemen

Viking tradingThe immense trading network that the Norsemen maintained, which spanned from Greenland in the west to Baghdad and central Asia in the...

What is Valhalla in Norse mythology?

Odin is in charge of the gorgeous, golden hall known as Valhalla. It is situated in Asgard, the Aesir's stronghold home. The Einherjar, warriors ch...

Viking Feasting, Beer and Mead

Viking feasts lasted from 2 to 12 days and included a lot of alcohol, food, music, games and storytelling. Read more to start planning your Viking ...

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Viking Jewelry - Pillaging, Hoarding and Trading

Viking jewelry has a rich and long history going back over 1,200 years. The Viking people loved their jewelry and most of their pieces had deep and...