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    Völuspá

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    • The Flygstad figurine, carved from walrus tusk around 950–1000 CE and discovered in 1796 near Oslo, is interpreted as a Viking Age gaming piece connected to the board game Hnefatafl.
      Gaming piece provides glimpses of prophecies, beards and Viking Age portraits
      The Flygstad figurine has been reexamined after two centuries of obscurity.
      10 months ago — News
    • As the first poem of the Poetic Edda, Völuspá reveals the cosmic cycle of creation, destruction, and rebirth through the voice of a wise seeress addressing Odin.
      The Völuspá: The seeress’s prophecy of the end of the world
      One of the most important poems in the rich tapestry of Norse literature, The Völuspá details the dramatic history and fate of the entire Norse cosmos, including its fiery destruction and rebirth.
      1 year ago — Culture and religion
    • An early 20th century painting offers a visual interpretation of stanza 59 in Völuspá, which describes the restoration of life and natural order after Ragnarök.
      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
    • Mani, the personification of the moon in Norse mythology, is depicted as a significant celestial figure who influences various aspects of Viking life.
      Mani's celestial journey: Understanding the Norse moon myth
      Mani, the personification of the moon in Norse mythology, is known for riding a sky-bound horse-drawn chariot and played a vital role in keeping time throughout Viking societies.
      2 years ago — Culture and religion
    • The tale of Ask and Embla reveals Norse beliefs in life's cyclical nature, with their creation from trees and placement in Midgard illustrating a perpetual cycle of birth, life, and renewal.
      The tale of Ask and Embla: The origins of humanity in Norse mythology
      Every society, culture, and civilization has an origin myth, a story passed down through generations that tries to paint a picture of how the world came to be. People from Viking societies were no different, and the tale of Ask and Embla spoke of their quest to answer the origins of human life.
      2 years ago — Culture and religion
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