Thor was the Norse god with the broadest appeal to the Viking people. He may also be Norse mythology's most recognizable and popular figure today. In the performance of his many godly duties, Thor is...
Category: Norse Mythology
No figure is more significant in Norse mythology than the mighty "all-father" Odin. From creating the earthly realm in which the Vikings lived to hand-selecting fallen warriors to join him in...
Is Valhalla Heaven or Hell? 10 Facts That Might Surprise You
During the height of the Viking Era, seafaring warriors from what is now Scandinavia terrorized Northern Europe as they raided and plundered towns and villages that could not defend against them. It...
Many people are interested in Norse mythology. Some are just starting to learn about it and are in need of introductory resources. Others already have some basic knowledge on the topic and are...
Norse mythology and Christianity may not seem to have much in common at first glance. That perception is partly true because the belief systems do have stark differences. Yet they have similarities,...
25 Gods to Know in Norse Mythology: Odin, Thor, Loki, Freyja, More
In Norse mythology, there are dozens of major gods and many other lesser deities that are mentioned in ancient Scandinavian literature. Oral traditions and Old Norse texts from Iceland have passed...