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Did Viking warriors really paint their faces before battle?
Though Hollywood and streaming services would hate us for busting this myth, there is little historical evidence that Vikings painted their faces before bloody battles.1 year ago — Legacy -
Bragi: The divine poet of Norse mythology
The rich tapestry of sagas and poems that Viking societies left behind extends well beyond their reputation as fierce warriors. In fact, in the world of early medieval Scandinavia, poetry was held in such high regard that it was worshipped in the form of a god, Bragi.2 years ago — Culture and religion -
Unveiling the secrets of Thor's belt, Megingjörð
There is no more powerful and popular deity in the Norse pantheon than Thor, the Norse God of Thunder. Much of this popularity lies in the stories and sagas about his superhuman strength, in which an item of fashion plays a surprising role.2 years 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.2 years ago — Culture and religion -
Unraveling the secrets of Niflheim, the realm of ice in Norse mythology
Niflheim, with its icy and misty landscapes, represents the primal forces of cold and darkness in Norse mythology. This stark and barren realm is no frosty winter wonderland, and it plays a central role in the dichotomy of Norse cosmology.3 years ago — Culture and religion -
Everything you need to know about Járngreipr, Thor's gloves
Whilst Thor may be associated with thunder and lightning, he was also a Norse god who, let's face it, had some uber-cool threads and accessories.3 years ago — Culture and religion -
Did Vikings really "catch" and kill babies on the tips of their spears?
Tales of Viking cruelty are not rare – from the "blood eagle" execution method to disregard for war ethics. But did the Vikings really kill infants by throwing them in the air and "catching" them on the tips of their spears?4 years ago — Legacy -
Did Vikings really roll their ships on loose logs between rivers and strips?
The image of Vikings transporting their ships between rivers or strips by rolling them on loose logs has become somewhat commonplace in popular culture and the collective imagination. However, is it actually true?4 years ago — Legacy -
Were Vikings really dirty and ultraviolent brutes?
Popular culture often tends to depict Vikings as dirty brutes - not doing the warriors of old justice.5 years ago — Legacy -
Did Vikings really drink from skulls?
While the myth makes for great fear-inducing movie scenes, there is no actual evidence that Vikings drank beverages out of the skulls of the enemies that they defeated and killed.5 years ago — Legacy
