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How do you get into Valhalla? The Valkyries' rules of admission
Think getting into Berghain, the famous nightclub in Berlin, is hard? Well, try getting into an eternal feast with Odin! We break down exactly how you were granted admission to Valhalla.1 year ago — Culture and religion -
What did the Vikings think of the Northern Lights?
Each year, hordes of tourists travel to northern Scandinavia to see the Northern Lights. A millennium ago, despite limited records, it's certain the Vikings were equally fascinated by this celestial display.1 year ago — Culture and religion -
Eir, goddess of healing, and her influence in Norse mythology
People in Viking societies lived in a dangerous era before the advent of widespread medical knowledge, hospitals, and doctors. Divine protection was needed in the form of the Norse goddess Eir to ensure health, healing, and safety.2 years ago — Culture and religion
