The Vikings, often portrayed as fierce warriors with a penchant for exploration and conquest, had a rich...
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Exploring the varied forms of masculinity and femininity seen in the written sources. Introduction This chapter explores...
Examining medieval Viking amulets believed to have the power to fight and cure illness. It is a...
The myth disposses native Americans by denying their relationship to the artefacts that their ancestors constructed. By...
Sleipnir is always depicted as incredibly swift and the “best of all horses”. Introduction Sleipnir is the eight-legged...
There were five realms the souls of the dead traveled to after life. Introduction Valhalla (“Hall of the...
When the concept of the Valkyrie was first conceived of is unknown, but they may have originally...
Examining the stunning psychological insights provided by the saga authors. By Dr. Jon Geir HøyerstenProfessor of PsychiatryHaukland...
This is the pivotal event that ends the mythic cycle beginning with the birth of the gods...
We should not forget that Norse gods usually had multiples roles. Introduction In Norse mythology, the Sun and...
The Vikings used sailing boats, known as knarrs, for their long-distance oceanic travels. Introduction Misconceptions about the...
Their emphasis on being well-groomed and dressed reflected the value of the larger culture. Introduction Although the Vikings are...
The taking and sale of captives was a fundamental aspect of Viking activity both within and outside...
Vikings were working their way up and down the river systems of Russia and Ukraine more than...
Recent archaeology has deepened understanding of other ship designs made for coastal sailing and frequent portaging. In...
Every god has a specific enemy with whom they will do battle and many will be slain,...
Loki is referred to in 13th-century Scandinavian poems and folklore. Introduction Loki is a god in Norse...
Interacting with many cultures and settling in many regions, the Norse were more cosmopolitan than they receive...
The institution of slavery had long antecedents in Scandinavia, probably going back thousands of years before the...
Yggdrasil stands at the absolute center of the Norse cosmos. This article, Yggdrasil: The Sacred Ash Tree...
The Varyags are first mentioned by the Primary Chronicle as having exacted tribute from the Slavic and...
The development of extensive trade routes allowed Russia to grow in size and power. The Viking Influence...
Viking warfare connected with the expansion of Scandinavian influence along the North Atlantic and into the Mediterranean....
The symbols used in Norse mythology had to do not only with supernatural entities but also with...
Early Vikings wouldn’t understand nationalism – the secret to their success was to embrace other cultures. The...
Many white supremacists who have turned to an ancient heathen religion known most commonly as Odinism. By...
Even in a male-dominated society, Viking women were far from powerless. By Emma GroeneveldHistorian Introduction Although women in the Viking Age...
Viking Age Scandinavians almost exclusively made applied art – aesthetically appealing and useful. By Emma GroeneveldHistorian Introduction...
A mass grave found in Dorset could belong to a crew of Viking mercenaries who terrorised Europe...
Although the Vikings’ time in East Anglia was relatively brief, they made many contributions to the area’s...