In the eyes of many, especially the people of Northern Europe whose towns and villages fell victim to their raids, the Vikings were a violent, bloodthirsty people who gained riches and expanded their...

When Odin and his brothers defeated the giant Ymir and birthed the cosmos, the nine realms were created; but why did they stop at this number? While there is no clear cut answer in any Norse stories,...

The Vikings were perhaps the most feared fighting force of their era, and with good reason. Their longships and nautical expertise put any shoreline within their reach, and once they disembarked,...

Norse mythology is a complex tapestry of myths and stories involving gods, goddesses, giants, dwarves, and of course, humankind. It is also replete with tales and descriptions of incredible...

When most people think of Vikings, images of seafaring raiders and plunderers immediately come to mind. However, Viking society was a complex one that thrived during difficult times and in somewhat...

One hurls lightning bolts from the heavens and rules from his temple perched high on Mount Olympus, while the other presides over fallen Viking warriors hand-selected to join him in Valhalla and...