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Winter in the Viking Age: Rituals and celebrations
Whilst many of us want to bask in the glow of a never-ending summer, those in the Northern Hemisphere will now notice days getting shorter and colder.1 week ago — Culture and religion -
Norse gods of war: A primer
At the heart of Viking society was a warrior culture forged in battles everywhere, from the British Isles to Baghdad. This culture was shaped by its relationship with the Old Norse religion, which blended a desire for glory and honor on the battlefield along with reverence for the Norse gods of war.2 months ago — Culture and religion -
Frigg: The most powerful Norse goddess you have probably overlooked
Whilst the goddess Freyja has a chocolate bar named after her, no one can match the importance of Frigg, the most important goddess in the vast Norse pantheon whose name day is everyone's favorite day of the working week.3 months ago — Culture and religion -
Thunder and trickery: The complex relationship of Thor and Loki, according Norse lore
A relationship between family members can, at times, swing violently between outright hostility and protective love. This was very much representative of the complex relationship between Thor and Loki, two great gods in the Norse pantheon.3 months ago — Culture and religion -
Viking burial rites: An exploration of death and tradition
Popular culture loves a good Viking burial. The recent blockbuster movie The Northmen dedicates over 10 minutes to a Viking funeral. But aside from all the funeral pyres and sacrificial slave deaths, what do we know about Viking burial rites?4 months ago — Culture and religion -
Everything you need to know about Njörðr, the Norse god of the sea
Given the vital importance of the sea to people in Viking societies, it should be no surprise that there was a God of the Sea nestled in their pantheon, Njörðr.4 months ago — Culture and religion -
Everything you need to know about Freyja, the Norse goddess of war and love
War and love. Two contradictory states, right? Wrong. For people in Viking societies, these two concepts were embodied by Freyja, a multifaceted Norse goddess.4 months ago — Culture and religion
