In 1909, Elsener provided all pocket knives with the emblem that is still used today (a shield with cross). In the same year his mother Victoria died. He named the factory after her and soon added “inox” (French for inoxydable, rust-free), to the name Victoria, and “Victorinox” ...
the word óðr refers to the “mind, wit, soul, sense.” It can also used as a poetic name for poetry. An óðar-smiðr is a song-smith. The tongue is an óðar-ár, speech-oar and óðar-lokarr, speech-plane. Similarly, the mind is referred...
In 1909, Elsener provided all pocket knives with the emblem that is still used today (a shield with cross). In the same year his mother Victoria died. He named the factory after her and soon added “inox” (French for inoxydable, rust-free), to the name Victoria, and “Victorinox” w...
Name, Id, and DataValue of each shield Each Shield has its own name, id, and data value for example if we take an example of an above shield that we had created. Then, it is easy to say that the above shield has its own name, id, and data value which make them unique from eac...
Tyr, that he placed his hand into the mouth of the great wolf, Fenrir, to ensure that the other gods had the distraction they needed to chain the beast to a rock. This selfless act resulted in the loss of Tyr’s hand. His name is the direct inspiration for our word for “Tuesday...
Iran, the habitation of the tillers and _earers_ [2] of the earth, as opposed to Turan, the abode of restless horse-riding nomads; of Turks, in short, for in their name the root survives, and still distinguishes the great Turanian or Mongolian family, from the Aryan, Iranian, or ...
work a ship for its gliding, a shield for its shelter, a sword for its striking, a maid for her kiss; Drink ale by the fire, but slide on the ice; buy a steed when 'tis lanky, a sword when 'tis rusty; feed thy horse neath a roof, and thy hound in the yard." ...
Dr. Jackson Crawford who is an expert inNorse mythologyhas speculated that Fólkvangr may, in fact, just be another name for Valhalla. Highlighting Freya by mentioning that she gets to choose half, could have been an indication of her importance. It is possible that Freya is the one who is...
Eventually Loki managed to piss everyone off enough that they chained him up in a cave where venom drips onto his face forever. His wife Sygin (not pictured) was loyal enough to stay with him, and block what venom she could with a bowl. Wikipedia says her name is old norse for “Vict...
and the eternal struggle between good and evil. The characters are vividly drawn, with strengths, flaws, and motivations that make them feel real and relatable. Whether it's the clever Thor, the mischievous Loki, or the fearless shield-maiden, each character leaves a lasting impression on the...