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Glorious but mythical deeds: Unpacking the Æsir–Vanir war
This great cosmic clash saw mythical Norse deities fight, then unite, and become one of the most celebrated brawls in the Norse sagas.1 year ago — Culture and religion -
From Freyja to Idunn: The legendary goddesses of Norse mythology
Though Viking societies were embedded with a patriarchal structure and a testosterone-fueled warrior ethos, the feminine ideal was worshiped through a series of Norse deities – goddesses that were celebrated as much in Norse literature as spirituality.1 year ago — Culture and religion
