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Shedding light on Sól, the Norse goddess of the sun
Despite the harsh and seemingly never-ending winters, many Scandinavians love getting a bit of sun on their faces and bodies in the warmer months. This love affair can partly be traced back to the early medieval period when the sun was revered as Sól, a goddess of the sun.2 years ago — Culture and religion -
The tale of Sigyn, Loki's devoted wife, in Norse mythology
Behind every powerful man stands a woman... or so the very dated expression goes. Yet the Norse goddess Sigyn – a powerful deity in her own right – gets mere fragmentary attention in the rich tapestry of Norse sagas, myths, and legends.2 years ago — Culture and religion -
The story of Logi, the Viking god of fire
Given the harsh climatic conditions of the Viking homeland, with long, dark winters, fire was essential for life and spirit. It's no surprise that followers of the Old Norse religion worshipped the personification of fire in Logi, whose origins highlight the fluidness of Norse deities.2 years ago — Culture and religion -
The legacy of Tyr: The Norse god of war and justice
Aside from being the origin of no one's favorite day of the week, Tuesday, the Norse God Tyr is one of those Norse gods that the public should know more about.2 years ago — Culture and religion -
Jörð: Unearthing the legacy of the Norse earth goddess
In this era of unpredictable climate change, where a horrific bushfire or flood seems to occur daily, many people are rethinking their relationship with the environment. A philosophy of less harm, less abuse, and perhaps a little more worship of nature seems to be growing in popularity.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
