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Debunking the myth of a Viking cult of death
Whilst Viking warriors were feared everywhere from the Iberian Peninsula to the Caspian Sea for their battlefield bravery and ferocity, there is no evidence for a single, society-wide "cult of death."6 months ago — Culture and religion -
What happens after Ragnarök? Death, destruction, rebirth, and renewal
Following the cataclysmic events of Ragnarök, a cosmic reset occurs, where rebirth follows death and destruction.1 year ago — Culture and religion -
The eerie tale of Thorolf, the Norse zombie warrior
People in Viking societies had a rich appreciation of death as it was part of everyday life. This admiration, respect, and reverence for the inevitable permeated the tales they told each other to while away a cold winter's night. Lying deep in the Eyrbyggja Saga is a supernatural tale of the undead.1 year ago — Culture and religion
