Hrungnir was one of the strongest frost giants in Jotunheim because he was made of stone. In Snorri Sturluson’s Prose Edda, a saga in the Skáldskaparmál tells the tale of Hrungrir and his...
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Old Norse, as it is known today, was the language of the Vikings. Today, it is considered one of the many dead languages in the language family. As the Vikings invaded new lands, their language...
Whether you practice Norse paganism or you are someone that loves the rich history of Norse mythology, Viking and norse tattoos are seeing a dramatic spike in popularity. Unfortunately, many Nordic...
Our popular image of Viking warriors and the gods of Norse mythology is one of tall, muscular blond warriors with beards and horned helmets. And this conception is not far off from the truth. We...
Norse runes are very powerful Viking symbols often written on weapons, wood, or stones. Wunjo is the runic symbol for love and joy, but it isn’t the only rune for love. During the Viking Age,...
Heimdall is the gatekeeper of the Bifrost (the rainbow bridge that linked Asgard and Midgard) and is considered the “Watchman of the Gods” in Norse mythology. He had keen eyesight and hearing...