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  • Goddess Hel

    Viking Hel and the Afterlife

    The Viking Afterlife has various places where people go after they die. One of the most troublesome is Viking Hel, in part because it sounds like Christianity’s own Hell. Hel…

  • Digital painting of the Norse gods on a foggy shoreline with Yggdrasil in the background, as they give life to the first humans.

    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.

  • Three Viking longships

    How Did Vikings Get Their Names?

    Viking names are often colorful and evocative, especially their nicknames. As hardy explorers, traders, and fighters seeking the glory of Valhalla, having a name that stood out was likely important…

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