Tag: Valkyries

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  Odin’s Hunt Vs. Ghost Riders in the Sky

  Odin’s Hunt, also called the Wild Hunt, resembles the song “Ghost Riders in the Sky” Is the song a ranching version of the Wild Hunt?

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  The Viking Afterlife

  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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  Viking Women Celebration: Goublot

  Viking Women’s Day was celebrated at the beginning of Goa, but little is known about it and Viking women in general.

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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.