Odin was one of three brothers that were responsible for taking down Ymir, a hermaphrodictic Giant and source of the Earth according to Norse mythology. This feat alone should be enough to earn him the status of being one of the most powerful Norse gods ever. On top of that, he was ...
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...
Track 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 ...
These gods were adored by most Vikings and still being adored by many today. On the side note, if you want more of these Norse information, worry not, you will find a lot of these inside this book.Thomas J. Morgan
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...
Vikings: The Viking Sagas: Viking Ragnar Lothbrok is a young farmer and family man who is frustrated by the policies of Earl Haraldson, his local chieftain who sends his Viking raiders east to the Baltic states and Russia, whose residents are as poor as
Vikings: Created by Michael Hirst. With Katheryn Winnick, Gustaf Skarsgård, Alexander Ludwig, Georgia Hirst. Vikings transports us to the brutal and mysterious world of Ragnar Lothbrok, a Viking warrior and farmer who yearns to explore--and raid--the
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...
Norse mythology, rich with tales of gods, giants, and mystical creatures, is also home to the master artisans of the cosmos: the dwarves and elves. These beings, particularly the dwarves, are credited with forging some of the most powerful and magical items in the mythological world, including...
The world of Norse myths and legends is intriguing, and it has resulting in a varied collection of Viking movies. Movies about Vikings transport viewers to an era full of adventure, conquest, and mystery. These films offer a range of stories and perspectives on the Viking age, reflecting t...