Between the 9th and 11th centuries, Vikings spread terror in the hearts of men across the length and breadth of Europe. The series of daring raids they executed earned them a fearsome reputation...
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The predominantly oral culture of the Norse society that Vikings came from means that they have primarily been depicted from the outside. For this reason, the information available on their...
In the contemporary imagination, Sweden is often viewed as an egalitarian and peaceful utopia. The stereotypical image of a Swede is of a consensus-seeking individual who avoids conflict at all...
Although Scandinavia can seem like one monolithic entity, Swedes, Danes, Norwegians, Finns, and Icelandic people have distinct identities. The individual perspectives they have of one another can...
Whether or not they enjoy Norse mythology, most people have heard of Thor, Odin, and Loki. Many would probably even recognize names like Heimdallr, Jormungandr, Frey, and Freya. However, Ymir...
Although many people don't know the valknut symbol by name, it's widely recognized, even among those who don't enjoy studying or reading about Norse mythology. Pronounced "valk (or volk) noot,"...