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Gerðr: An earth goddess at the edge of the Norse pantheon
Gerðr, a rather obscure earth goddess, speaks not only to the ancient agrarian traditions of Viking societies but also to their need for the powerful to have divine legitimacy.8 months ago — Culture and religion -
Why did giants and the Norse gods keep intermarrying?
They say that opposites attract. Never is this more the case than in the rich tapestry of Norse mythology, where the forces of chaos and order mix, where jötnar and the Norse gods intermarry.9 months ago — Culture and religion -
The giant of stone and the Norse God of Thunder: Thor's fight with Hrungnir
The epic tale of the clash of these two Norse titans involves horse racing, betting, a drunk party guest overstaying his welcome, and the curious origin of flint.1 year ago — Culture and religion -
The horse, the builder, and the trickster: How Asgard got its walls
Blue-collared construction work meets mythological fantasy in this ripping and raunchy tale from the Norse sagas.1 year ago — Culture and religion -
Angrboða: Loki's mysterious mate and mother of monsters
Known primarily for her role as the mother of monsters and partner of Loki, we try to delve deep into the enigmatic character of Angrboða.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 -
Exploring some of the most well-known creatures in Norse mythology
Littered throughout the rich tapestry of Norse legends, myths, sagas, and stories is a menagerie of mystical and magical creatures. Here, we delve into some of the most famous.2 years ago — Culture and religion
