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The murder of a Norse god: Who killed Baldur?
The story of who killed Baldur, ripped from the Norse sagas, reveals that even before the "Nordic Noir" crime boom of the past two decades, Nordic peoples loved a good murder mystery...1 week ago — Culture and religion -
Who are the Vanir in Norse mythology?
Like Viking warriors themselves, the Norse gods were also in a constant state of battle. They were divided into two groups - the Æsir and the Vanir.1 week ago — Culture and religion -
All you need to know about Ragnarök
Running through Norse mythology and religion was a strand of apocalypse. Like many cultures and civilizations, the Vikings held a religious belief that the end of the world was imminent.2 weeks ago — Culture and religion -
The world's oldest Odin inscription shatters previous beliefs about Norse mythology
Runic readings of a gold bracteate place rewrite Nordic history.3 weeks ago — News -
Did you know that Friday is likely named after a Norse goddess?
Aphrodite or Venus, Frigg or Freyja, the goddess of love, inspired the naming of the fifth day of the week.1 month ago — Culture and religion -
What you need to know about Ginnungagap, the void in Norse mythology
Since time immemorial, most cultures and civilizations have tried to understand what happened long ago in the ancient past.2 months ago — Culture and religion -
Here's what you need to know about Norse mythology
Are you a little confused about Norse mythology? You couldn't pick Freyja from Freyr, don't know the name of Odin's ravens or Thor's hammer? Norse mythology has a plethora of interesting characters, complex sagas, and fascinating themes.5 months ago — Culture and religion -
The Norse myths that shaped Lord of the Rings
J.R.R. Tolkien was, alongside his genre-defining literary works, a scholar of the Viking Age and the myths and culture of the Norse. His education was centered around Old Norse and Viking mythology, and he is still known as one of the foremost academics of Norse and Old English literature.6 months ago — Legacy -
Norse mythology: Who was Ymir, the first being?
Before Christianity capitalized the souls of most peoples in Viking societies from the 11th century onwards, peoples throughout the Nordic countries had a rich tapestry of Norse mythology.7 months ago — Culture and religion -
All you need to know about Valhalla, the eternal feasting hall of Norse mythology
For Viking warriors, death was not the end, only the beginning. Those who were slain in battle, and deemed worthy and brave enough, would be led by Valkyries to join Odin in Valhalla.7 months ago — Culture and religion
