Where do runes come from?
A rune is a letter in the runic alphabet, a family of similar alphabets that originated with the Germanic peoples. With a few exceptions, runes wer...
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What Were Viking Weddings Like?
It's possible that you are ignorant of medieval wedding traditions if you think that current wedding rites and the conventions that go along with t...
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Vikings as explorers and colonizers
From the end of the eighth century to the beginning of the eleventh century, a Scandinavian people called the Norse inhabited what are now Denmark,...
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Who were the Valkyries in Norse mythology?
Introduction Norse mythology is well known for its extensive pantheon of deities, giants, and fantastical creatures. The Valkyries are among the nu...
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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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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 ...
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Gods and Creatures in Norse Mythology
The Scandinavian mythological system that prevailed during and after the Viking Age is referred to as Norse mythology (c. 790- c. 1100 CE). The Nor...
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Viking Ships
Viking Ships Throughout the Middle Ages, Scandinavia employed Viking ships, which had a distinctive structural design. Depending on the purpose of ...
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Viking Styles
Viking Life Style A group of people known as the Vikings existed during the eighth and eleventh centuries. Th...
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The World-Tree and The Nine Worlds of Norse Cosmology
Nine separate realms make up the cosmos, according to Norse mythology, and Yggdrasil, the Tree of Life, connects and holds them all together. Asg...
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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...
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Ravens in Norse Mythology and Their Roles
Ravens in Norse MythologyCeltic and Norse mythology both heavily emphasize animals and birds. We are aware ...
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Thors Hammer Necklace, A Powerful Symbol of Norse Mythology
Many people today are familiar with Thor's hammer either because they have read a book or seen a movie. What is the meaning and significance of we...
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