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What Snorri Sturluson didn't like and left out of the Norse sagas
Why did the 13th-century Icelandic poet, politician, and saga spinner extraordinaire leave some sagas out of his famous compilations?1 year ago — Culture and religion -
From Freyja to Idunn: The legendary goddesses of Norse mythology
Though Viking societies were embedded with a patriarchal structure and a testosterone-fueled warrior ethos, the feminine ideal was worshiped through a series of Norse deities – goddesses that were celebrated as much in Norse literature as spirituality.1 year ago — Culture and religion -
Bragi: The divine poet of Norse mythology
The rich tapestry of sagas and poems that Viking societies left behind extends well beyond their reputation as fierce warriors. In fact, in the world of early medieval Scandinavia, poetry was held in such high regard that it was worshipped in the form of a god, Bragi.2 years ago — Culture and religion
