The myth of the Vikings has long been associated with the image of large, belligerent warriors, ready to fight and plunder everything in their path, brutal pirates. Vikings lived between the late 8th and mid 11th centuries. A lot of things about the Vikings were misunderstood. They are a group of intelligent, civilized and hardworking […]
In the United States, Independence Day, also known as the Fourth Of July, is a federal holiday to commemorate the Declaration of Independence signed in 1776. This holiday is often accompanied by parades, outdoor festivals, and many public ceremonies. Since 1777, fireworks have been set off to celebrate the holiday. Independence Day is greeted with […]
Viking, also called Norseman or Northman, member of the Scandinavian seafaring warriors who raided and colonized wide areas of Europe from the 9th to the 11th century and whose disruptive influence profoundly affected European history. These pagan Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish warriors were probably prompted to undertake their raids by a combination of factors ranging from overpopulation at home to the relative helplessness of victims abroad. […]
A Timeline of Scandinavian History Centering Upon the Viking Age Prehistoric Period 4000 B.C. to 100 B.C. Date Event 4000 B.C. Indo-European migrations begin starting in the regions around the Caspian Sea or Southern Steppes of Russia 1500 B.C. BRONZE AGE begins in Scandinavia. 1000 B.C. Proto-Germanic peoples settle in the general area of modern Scandinavia […]
Thanks to somewhat consistent modern adaptations of Norse myths and gods, we have been seeing major deities of Norse mythology like Odin and Thor get more and more screen time. However, Norse mythology is so much more than just these two. We will be examining Norse gods and myths one by one and now is […]
If you are one person intrigued by mythology, then brace yourself for yet another one: Norse mythology. Some sources refer to Loki as the son of Laufey and Farbauti and brother to Helblindi and Byleistr. Other sources say Loki is the father of Hel, the world serpent Jormungandr and the wolf Fenrir. By Sigyn his wife, Loki is the […]
Laufey, sometimes called Nal, is a figure in Norse mythology and the mother of Loki. Loki is frequently mentioned by the matronymic Loki Laufeyjarson in Eddic poetry, as opposed to being talked about in the traditional patronymic Loki Farbautason – a mythology where kinship is reckoned through male ancestry. The Name Laufey, an Old Norse name, is unclear […]
Norse Mythology is a somewhat complicated Nordic religious belief about the existence of the world and how creatures were created. But what is even more intriguing is the way that the nine worlds of the Nordic mythology were created and formed. According to Norse mythology, Niflheim is one of the first worlds or realms that came into existence along […]
Odin, to this day, remains one of the most complex characters in Norse mythology. Odin rules with Aesir but often goes away from his kingdom with one goal. According to many writings, he often wandered through the cosmos and was always exploring the unknown. Odin is the father of all the gods. Odin is connected to wisdom, war, magic, poetry, and the runic alphabet. He started appearing in the Roman occupation period and the Viking age. Odin’s Appearance Old writings describe Odin as an […]
In the world of fantasy, you can expect to encounter amazing mythical creatures that include giants, elves, dwarfs, and other extraordinary characters that you would usually see in a movie or storybook. In the world of mythology, Norse mythology is considered unique, especially when it comes to its gods and spiritual beings that are a part of it. The […]
