Tag: valhalla
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Thor Confronts Hrungnir in Asgard
Thor battles Hrungnir the giant after Hrungnir raced against Odin and threatened the gods of Asgard.
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Ragnarök: End of the World as Vikings Knew It
How did the Vikings envision the end of the world? Ragnarok is close at hand.
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Did Viking Berserkers Exist?
Were Viking Berserkers real? While some refute the existence of Vikings altogether, we’ll look at the evidence for them and who they were.
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Viking Hygiene: The Evidence of Better Habits
Was Viking hygiene better than the hygiene of other Europeans? The experts are divided as is the evidence.
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Odin to Santa Claus: What’s the Connection?
How are Odin and Santa Claus related? Jackson Crawford says they aren’t. Find out how he debunks a popular misconception.
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Draugar: Zombies of Norse Mythology
The undead returned as Draugar. These Norse zombies were frightful. Read about the draugar, their other names, and where they came from.
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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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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.
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Viking Traditions in Christmas Present
Are there Viking traditions in Christmas present? Some of our best known and most loved traditions may have come from the Old Norse.
