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Skal!: Ten Facts about Medieval Norse Mythology

Matthew McIntosh — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 18:31:35 +0000

The Norse belief system was as integral a part of the people’s lives as that of any other

Matthew McIntosh — Thu, 19 May 2022 14:01:05 +0000

The myth disposses native Americans by denying their relationship to the artefacts that their ancestors constructed. By Gordon

Matthew McIntosh — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 18:06:52 +0000

The Vikings used sailing boats, known as knarrs, for their long-distance oceanic travels. Introduction Misconceptions about the Vikings

Matthew McIntosh — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 18:01:36 +0000

The Chronicle of Widukind, from around 970, relates how Harald ordered the rejection of the old gods. By

Matthew McIntosh — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 18:07:58 +0000

Their emphasis on being well-groomed and dressed reflected the value of the larger culture. Introduction Although the Vikings are routinely

Matthew McIntosh — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 17:02:04 +0000

The taking and sale of captives was a fundamental aspect of Viking activity both within and outside of

Matthew McIntosh — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 17:29:42 +0000

For pagan Northmen, elves, dwarves, and other mystical beings were very real. By Irene Manea Introduction Elves and

Matthew McIntosh — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 17:15:26 +0000

Recent archaeology has deepened understanding of other ship designs made for coastal sailing and frequent portaging. In the

Matthew McIntosh — Sun, 28 Feb 2021 19:15:12 +0000

Every god has a specific enemy with whom they will do battle and many will be slain, including

Matthew McIntosh — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 18:01:47 +0000

Loki is referred to in 13th-century Scandinavian poems and folklore. Introduction Loki is a god in Norse mythology.