The supreme god of the Norse pantheon, the most worshipped amongViking gods. Odin corresponds to West Germanic Woden or Wotan. Etymology of his name points to poetic inspiration and shamanic ecstasy. As it seems, initially Odin was a patron of military unions and initiations, as well as a s...
of Ragnar's band of Viking brothers and his family, as he rises to become King of the Viking tribes. As well as being a fearless warrior, Ragnar embodies the Norse traditions of devotion to the gods. Legend has it that he was a direct descendant of Odin, the god of war and warriors...
The Vikings have returned along with their gods to the forefront of popular culture in recent years鈥攎ore powerful, widespread and varied than ever before. This chapter focusses on a couple of case studies, Michael Hirst's television series Vikings and Brian Wood's graphic novel Northlanders, ...
The mythological world of the Vikings is full of legends where Norse gods and mysterious creatures meet and clash. From the Yggdrasil tree, on which the nine worlds rest, to the terrible fate of Ragnarök, this series promises a fantastic ...See more ...
On April 12, 2013, just a little bit too late for April Fool’s Day, Ancient Aliens aired “The Viking Gods” as episode 11 of season 5. It was a sober and compelling examination of the evidence. Just kidding. It’s nonsense. The show features a smattering of real Norse scholars. I...
Fear the wolves. They are cold, they are hungry - and they will stop at nothing to survive… Ragnarok. Legend has it that when the coldest winter descends, the Jotan will return to take their vengeance against the Gods of Asgard. The world is on the road to perdition and the fate of...
Follow an interesting storyline through a peaceful and fantastical world to rescue the Vikings from their destiny. Convince the Norse gods that you are worth their blessing and show your incredible maneuvering skills. This story-driven game is non-violent so that you can enjoy the intuitive and ...
The Gods Heard Me! I've been looking forward to a viking film or TV series for many years, and when my wishes were finally granted, I was very worried that this production was going to be total crap. After viewing the first two episodes I do not worry about that anymore. Thank you,...
Berserkers are legendary Norse warriors known for their ferosity in battle and ability to go into an extreme state of rage. Some say they eat mushrooms to induce this rage. Others say they have a special spirtual bond with the gods, who grant them this gift. We, however, say they just...
Fear the wolves. They are cold, they are hungry - and they will stop at nothing to survive… Ragnarok. Legend has it that when the coldest winter descends, the Jotan will return to take their vengeance against the Gods of Asgard. The world is on the road to perdition and the fate of...