A blog for my obsession with little Red Riding Hood and wolves in every shape and form
A Knarr was a vessel used for cargo storage - it was a cargo ship that had a wide hull and was deeper and shorter than the standard longship. The reason for this was for it to store more cargo and for much smaller crews to operate it.
Old Norse Proverb 3
In Norse mythology Gerda is the wife of Freyr, the god of fertility and agriculture. Learn about where Gerda is found in the myths and lore, and how the etymology of her name leads me to call her The Lady of the Walled Garden.
Totemism and animal spirit guides are common in the Nordic religion. Odin, the Allfather, had several animals that assisted him. In this article, we will talk briefly about the concept of totemism and animal spirit guides. I will then give you a complete list of Norse deities and their mythological
This is so cool.
The Asgardian Pantheon, also known as the Norse Pantheon, is a legendary and ancient group of gods and goddesses revered by the people of the North Germanic
Explore Jarlshof and find out more about its discovery, history, features, the civilization behind it and more.
A brief article focusing on the foundation and development of the Norse settlements in Ireland during the tumultous Viking Age.
Though popular now among advocates of passive solar and sustainable architecture, Earth Sheltered homes have been around since humans began constructing.
Basajaun literally means ‘Lord of the Forest’ and is one of the main characters in Basque Mythology however perhaps he was no myth at all.
When the Vikings were not at war, Scandinavian society was deeply concerned about their criminal behaviour; 'mugshot' descriptions read like a 'precursor of Crimewatch'.
