Mythology
Collection of posts which reference or discuss topics of Norse mythology.
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Viking Hel and the Afterlife
Where did a Viking go when they died? Not to one place but to many. The fallen might go to Valhalla or Freyja’s field, the drowned to the sea goddess…
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Norse Afterlife: Where Did Vikings Go When They Died?
The Viking afterlife is more varied than warriors going to Valhalla. Some scholars offer four or five places where Vikings may go on death.
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Valkyries: Women of War
The Valkyries were women of war. How do the current versions compare to the source material of Norse mythology? Find out here.
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Norse Myth: Creation of Man and Woman
The Norse myth creation of man and woman has some similarities with the Christian creation myth. Learn about Ash and Elm here.
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How Odin Killed the Giant Ymir
Ymir’s death was the source for the creation of Midgard. Odin and his two brothers killed their great grandfather…
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Yggdrasil: The Terrible One’s Steed
The Norse tree that connects the universe and multiverse of Norse mythology is a mystery. Yggdrasil, the terrible one’s steed, waits for you.
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Ragnar Lothbrok: Shaggy Breeches
Ragnar Lothbrok is said to be a Viking king, who fathered several famous sons. Was he a real person and why did he have shaggy pants?
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Ginnungagap: The Void Before the Story of Ymir and Auðhumla
The Norse creation myth starts with a gap, fire and ice. It continues with a cow, a giant, and his sweat forming other giants.
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How Heimdall Created Humans: The Three Social Classes of Viking Society
According to the Lay of Rig, Heimdall established three social classes of Viking society and created people.
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Aesir and Vanir: The Norse Gods and the Jötnar
The Aesir, Vanir and Jotun have a large place in Norse and Viking mythology. The Aesir have the more popular gods.
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Thor, Odin, and Loki in Norse Mythology
Thor, Odin and Loki may be the most important gods in Norse mythology. Thor for the common person, Odin for the warlords, and Loki as a foil.
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Norse Mythology Behind the Northern Lights
Review some of the fascinating Norse mythology behind the Northern Lights, including their association with Valkyries, Bifröst, and the gods.
