Category Archives: Nordic Discovery

Understanding the Valknut Symbol in Nordic Culture

Understanding the Valknut Symbol in Nordic Culture

Have you ever come across one where three triangles intertwine? It is true that it is a fairly common design although what not many people know is its true meaning and/or symbolism. It is a symbol with a deep meaning. Your name? Valknut, although it is also known as the “knot of death“. This article is […]

Delving into Norse Mythology: The Remarkable Tale of Jormungandr (Jörmungandr)

Delving into Norse Mythology The Remarkable Tale of Jormungandr Jörmungandr

Quote “In Norse mythology, Jörmungandr (Old Norse: Jǫrmungandr, lit. ‘the Vast ‘gand”, see Etymology), also known as the Midgard Serpent or World Serpent (Old Norse: Miðgarðsormr), is an unfathomably large sea serpent or worm who dwells in the world sea, encircling the Earth (Midgard) and biting his own tail, an example of an ouroboros. As a result of it surrounding Midgard (the Earth) it is referred to as the World Serpent. Jörmungandr […]

Unveiling Norse Mythology: Fenrir, The Monstrous Offspring of Loki

Unveiling Norse Mythology Fenrir, The Monstrous Offspring of Loki 2

Dive into the mesmerizing world of Norse mythology, filled with epic tales of gods, giants, and monsters. One such fascinating character is Fenrir, Loki’s monstrous wolf offspring, a central figure in many Norse tales. Fenrir’s Birth and Rise in Asgard Fenrir was born to Loki, the notorious trickster god, and the giantess Angrboda. His siblings […]

Huginn and Muninn: Odin’s Enigmatic Companions

Huginn and Muninn Odins Enigmatic Companions

Step into the fascinating world of Norse mythology, and you’ll find an array of inimitable characters that pique your interest. A story that certainly stands out is that of Huginn and Muninn, a pair of black ravens associated with none other than Odin, the omnipotent Allfather in Viking lore. To fully understand Huginn and Muninn, […]

Overview of Norse Mythology

Overview of Norse Mythology

Norse mythology includes the pre-Christian religion, beliefs, and legends of the people of Scandinavia, including those who settled on the island of Iceland – where much of the written material of Norse mythology is found. The famous version of Norse mythology is the mythology of the Germanic peoples, formed from the mythology of the pre-existing […]

The largest Viking Axe ever found

The largest Viking Axe ever found

Imagine a Viking warrior with a thick beard and hair, 2 meters tall, holding a giant axe and screaming into battle… Danish archaeologists have discovered one of the largest Viking axes ever found, buried inside the grave of an ancient “power couple”. Although very large, this ax has very little decoration on it. From this we can infer that […]

Surprising beauty of 1,000 year old female Viking warrior

Surprising beauty of 1,000 year old female Viking warrior

The face of a 1,000-year-old female Viking warrior has been recreated and it’s stunning. Such is the case of a female Viking warrior found in Norway, near Solor, according to The Vintage News. When archaeologists first discovered the remains of the female Viking warrior, they had no idea what her face looked like. Now, thanks […]

Norse mythology: Thrilling story of the legendary land of giants

Norse mythology Thrilling story of the legendary land of giants

In Norse mythology, Jotunheim is a land inhabited by giants. This land is located near the residence of gods and humans, so many thrilling events often occur. Giants in Norse mythology are described as living in the land of Jotunheim. This place is located near Asgard – the land inhabited by many gods and Midgard – the […]

Discovering the mysterious Viking anti-apocalyptic cave

Discovering the mysterious Viking anti-apocalyptic cave

Besides the stone boat discovered in the cave, researchers also found rare artifacts from the Middle East and ancient ruins. However, until now they still cannot explain why these things appeared in a cave in Iceland. Previously, a group of international scientists from Iceland, Norway and the United States discovered a boat made of stone […]

“Gender reversal” mystery revealed by thousand-year-old Viking treasure

Gender reversal mystery revealed by thousand-year-old Viking treasure 2

The new discovery may make us reconsider the real picture of Viking society – the legendary horned helmeted warriors. According to  Acient Origins,  a new study on mysterious pendants found from many ancient Viking tombs dating back thousands of years in Denmark, Russia, and England has shown the portrait of a very different leader. compared to the […]