Learn about Norse mythology, the set of beliefs and stories that the Viking people told about their gods and goddesses, and the adventures they had in the nine worlds. including Balder, Bestla, Bor, Bragi, Creation of the World, Freyja, Freyr, Frigg, Hei
The Vikings believed cats were the spirit animals (flygjur or familiars) of the Vanir goddess, Freya. Freya (also spelled, Freyja, the name meaning “The Lady”) was one of the most revered, widely venerated, and most fascinating of all the Norse gods or goddesses. Freya was the goddess...
Another common source of Viking names is Norse mythology. Gods, goddesses, and other mythical figures were often used as inspiration for names. Names like Freyja (the goddess of love and fertility) and Thor (the god of thunder) were popular choices among Viking families. These names not only ...
The Norse gods and goddesses belong to two major clans: Æsir and Vanir. Odin, Frigg, Thor, Loki, Balder, Hod, Heimdall and Tyr are the most elevated representatives of Æsir and are known as the main gods. The second clan, Vanir, contains the fertility gods and count Njord, Freyr,...
Viking women needed to be multi skilled and capable also. Viking women were mother, daughters, sisters and wives and often the real ruler of the home.
In the world of Norse mythology, we find gods and goddesses, giants, strange and powerful creatures, elves, dwarves and land spirits. It is difficult for a 21st century person to conceive of the worldview of the Vikings, brimming as it was with such a variety of spiritual beings. ...
Valhalla was the hall situated in Asgard the realm of the gods, and Odin’s home. It’s often reported that Valhalla was a place for only warriors to go to, if you fell in battle as a brave warrior then entry to Valhalla would be granted to you. ...
, Mjölnir is the short handled magical hammer of Thor- god of thunder and lightning. It is one of the most powerful weapons of gods. The mythological perspective states that Thor used his most powerful weapon for the protection of the universe and to slaughter all the enemies of gods....
Dísir Suðrænar(southerndísiror goddesses) (inVölundarkviðaand the Helgi lays) Valkyrie from a Romantic Engraving A common misconception about the Valkyries is that they were fighting women. This is not so. No where will one ever find an account of a Valkyrie actually in combat...
Cronus sired many gods but swallowed them as they were born, which was the intended fate of the planet Jupiter, known as Zeus. But Cronus swallowed a giant stone instead and was split open, releasing all the gods and goddesses which became the planets of our solar system. As restated in ...