Hod, the blind Norse god of winter and darkness, plays a pivotal role in Norse mythology, despite his limited appearances. Though often overshadowed by his radiant brother Baldr, Hod’s story is a tragic tale of manipulation, betrayal, and ultimately, vengeance. Understanding Hod requires delving into his family ties, his role in the death of Baldr, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
