Norse Mythology

Viking Symbols: Meanings of all Norse Emblems

Viking Symbols: Meanings of all Norse Emblems

Desiree Punzalan

Viking culture has been all the rage in recent years.... The adventures of Ragnar, Lagertha and Björn Ironside inspired many to find out more about the meanings and stories behind...

Viking Symbols: Meanings of all Norse Emblems

Desiree Punzalan

Viking culture has been all the rage in recent years.... The adventures of Ragnar, Lagertha and Björn Ironside inspired many...

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Norse Volva

Norse Volva

Oliver C

The ancient Norse and Germanics called priestesses and seeresses "völva" ("vala" or "wala" in Old High German). The terms "seiðkona", "spákona" in Norse, "spaewife" or "wicce" (generic term for witch)...

Norse Volva

Oliver C

The ancient Norse and Germanics called priestesses and seeresses "völva" ("vala" or "wala" in Old High German). The terms "seiðkona",...

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aegir

Aegir | Norse Mythology

Oliver C

Aegir is according to the Prose Edda in Germanic and Norse mythology the name for the giant of the sea. He is also called Gymir or Hlér. In many Norse tales he is...

Aegir | Norse Mythology

Oliver C

Aegir is according to the Prose Edda in Germanic and Norse mythology the name for the giant of the sea. He is also...

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njord

Njord | Norse Mythology

Oliver C

In Norse mythology, Njord is one of the Vanir and the god of fertile land and the sea coast, as well as the god of navigation and sailing. He is...

Njord | Norse Mythology

Oliver C

In Norse mythology, Njord is one of the Vanir and the god of fertile land and the sea coast, as...

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Freyr | Norse Mythology

Oliver C

In Norse mythology, Freyr is the son of Njord and Skadi and the brother of Freya.He is the god of rain, the rising sun and fertility. He is one of the...

Freyr | Norse Mythology

Oliver C

In Norse mythology, Freyr is the son of Njord and Skadi and the brother of Freya.He is the god of rain,...

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Fafnir | Norse Mythology

Oliver C

Fáfnir (Meaning: the griffin) is a dragon figure of Norse mythology, which is recorded in the heroic song Fáfnismál of the Liederedda and in the Völsunga saga. The figure also...

Fafnir | Norse Mythology

Oliver C

Fáfnir (Meaning: the griffin) is a dragon figure of Norse mythology, which is recorded in the heroic song Fáfnismál of...

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Hel | Norse Mythology

Oliver C

Hela or Hel was in charge of the underworld realm of those who died without honor in Norse mythology. Daughter of the god Loki and the giant sorceress from Jötunheim,...

Hel | Norse Mythology

Oliver C

Hela or Hel was in charge of the underworld realm of those who died without honor in Norse mythology. Daughter...

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tyr

Tyr | Norse Mythology

Oliver C

Tyr (Old Norse: Týr) is the god of war and order in Norse mythology, described as the 'one-handed'. According to the greater Edda he is the son of the giant...

Tyr | Norse Mythology

Oliver C

Tyr (Old Norse: Týr) is the god of war and order in Norse mythology, described as the 'one-handed'. According to...

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Hodr | Norse Mythology

Oliver C

In Norse mythology, Hodr also known as the blind one, is an Aesir god and the brother of Baldr and thus the son of Odin.After Baldr had dreamed of his...

Hodr | Norse Mythology

Oliver C

In Norse mythology, Hodr also known as the blind one, is an Aesir god and the brother of Baldr and...

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