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Understanding the role of the Norns in Norse mythology
The enigmatic Norns were celebrated in Norse mythology as weavers of destiny and forgers of fate. How have these mystical figures remained so popular in our modern age, full of science and hard facts?2 days ago — Culture and religion -
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 -
Sif, the golden-haired goddess of harvest and beloved wife of Thor
Whilst everyone nowadays seems to know Thor, thanks in part to recent Hollywood depictions of the Norse God of Thunder, few know of his wife, Sif. This Norse goddess of fertility and the harvest was more than just a head of great hair; she played an important role as a homely guardian and protector.1 month 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 -
1,500-year-old "gold find of the century" uncovered in Norway
A metal detectorist hits upon a gold treasure on the island of Rennesøy in Stavanger municipality, Norway.2 months ago — News -
Discover the strange history of frenzied Norse warriors at the Midgard Viking Centre, Norway
A talk in English on warfare and the cult of Odin should reveal a different side to the motivation of warriors during the early Viking Age.2 months ago — News -
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 -
The price of wisdom: Odin's eye sacrifice in Norse mythology
Odin, known as the All-Father of the Old Norse religion, is one of the most fascinating gods in the Norse pantheon. Odin's tale of sacrificing his eye stands out as particularly intriguing.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
