Author Archives: Thor Odin Son

The Origins of Christmas from the Viking Yule

The Origins of Christmas from the Viking Yule

Every Christmas, we are surrounded by familiar traditions: the evergreen Christmas tree, the Yule log, Santa Claus riding his sleigh, and the warm exchange of gifts. But did you know? Many of these customs are not only rooted in Christianity, but also deeply connected to Yule – the ancient midwinter festival of the Vikings and […]

Hati and Skoll The Wolves That Chase the Sun and Moon in Norse Mythology

Hati and Skoll The Wolves That Chase the Sun and Moon in Norse Mythology

Have you ever wondered what causes solar and lunar eclipses? In Norse mythology, the answer lies in the eternal chase of two colossal wolves  Hati and Skoll. These fearsome creatures symbolize darkness and disruption, as they pursue Sol (the Sun goddess) and Mani (the Moon god) across the sky. Their myth is more than an […]

Nidhogg – The Dragon Gnawing at the Roots of Yggdrasil

Nidhogg – The Dragon Gnawing at the Roots of Yggdrasil

Nidhogg – The Dragon Gnawing at the Roots of Yggdrasil in Norse Mythology Explore the mythical creature Nidhogg – a symbol of corruption and darkness hidden beneath the World Tree in Norse cosmology. Yggdrasil – The World Tree of Norse Myth In Norse mythology, Yggdrasil is the immense ash tree that connects and sustains the […]

Helm of Awe (Aegishjalmur): The Viking Symbol of Power, Protection, and Fearlessness

Helm of Awe (Aegishjalmur): The Viking Symbol of Power, Protection, and Fearlessness

Discovering the Mystique of Viking Symbols The Viking Age evokes images of fearless warriors, majestic longships, and mysterious runes. At the heart of this rugged world lies a deep connection to symbols and sacred sigils believed to carry immense spiritual power. Among them, the Helm of Awe, or Aegishjalmur, stands out as one of the […]

Heimdall: The Ever-Watchful Guardian of the Norse Cosmos

Heimdall The Ever-Watchful Guardian of the Norse Cosmos

Have you ever wondered who is the most reliable sentinel in Norse mythology  the one who can hear grass grow and see all that unfolds across the Nine Realms? Meet Heimdall, the radiant god of light and perception, guardian of the flaming rainbow bridge Bifrost, and one of the most unique figures in Viking lore. […]

Freya – The Norse Goddess of Love, War, and Magic

Viking Sons Of Odin

In Norse mythology, no figure embodies divine femininity, sensual power, and martial strength quite like Freya. A goddess of love, beauty, fertility  and also of war, death, and magic  Freya holds a complex and commanding place among the Viking pantheon. She is not only worshipped as a bringer of desire and prosperity but also respected […]

Bifrost: The Rainbow Bridge Connecting Heaven and Earth in Norse Mythology

Bifrost The Rainbow Bridge Connecting Heaven and Earth in Norse Mythology

In the vivid world of Norse mythology, few images are as striking as Bifrost  the radiant rainbow bridge that arches between Midgard (the world of humans) and Asgard (the realm of the gods). More than a mythic pathway, Bifrost is a symbol of connection, guardianship, and the balance between divine and mortal realms. This article […]