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What do we know about Laevateinn, Loki's powerful weapon?
Laevateinn is the mythological weapon forged by Loki, the trickster god of Norse mythology. However, the weapon is shrouded by a veil of mystery.1 month ago -
Geri and Freki: Odin's loyal wolves
Geri and Freki were two wolves who kept Odin company. Some sources say that Odin felt lonely, so he created them, and they were actually the first creatures to keep Odin company - not the ravens Huginn and Muninn.1 month ago -
Fenrir, the great wolf
Fenrir is one of the most famous wolves in Norse mythology – the fact that the beast was important and famous is also shown in many drawings and runestones.1 month ago -
Sleipnir: Odin's mighty eight-legged horse
Sleipnir is a famous horse in Norse mythology, and for a good reason – it was Odin's horse, and it had eight legs.1 month ago -
Odin's ravens: Huginn and Muninn
Huginn and Muninn are two ravens in Norse mythology, famous for being Odin's helpers, or informers, to be more specific.1 month ago -
Fight, worship, be honorable: The greatest honor for fallen Viking warriors was to join Odin in Valhalla
In order to cushion the blow of mortality, various civilizations have myths and theories of what the afterlife looks like. For Vikings, those who died valiantly had the chance of joining Odin in Valhalla.2 months ago -
Loki: What you need to know about the God of Mischief
Loki, the trickster god, is also known as the shapeshifter god. According to Norse lore, Loki had the ability to change his shape and sex - depending on what a particular situation required of him.2 months ago -
Hall of the slain: What is Valhalla?
A short description of Valhalla? A majestic, grandiose palace ruled and kept by Odin, the god of wisdom, healing, knowledge, death, royalty, victory, and also poetry and runes.3 months ago