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Kvasir and the mead of poetry: The god who bled wisdom
Born from the spit of the gods and said to be the wisest of all humankind, Kvasir was a mythical skald whose story ends in murder and leaves behind the gift of poetry.1 year ago — Culture and religion -
The Hávamál: Odin's advice on living wisely
Timeless wisdom and sage advice flow from this epic poem found in the Poetic Edda. Said to be the words of the mighty All-Father, Odin, it is one of the most important sources for ascertaining the philosophical mindset of people in Viking societies.1 year ago — Culture and religion -
Skaldic poetry and verbal sparring: The long lost art of flyting
Long before rap battles and mic drops, people from Viking societies had perfected the art of poetic barbs and epic verbal stoushes.1 year ago — Culture and religion -
Old Norse inheritance traditions: Insights from the Gränby runestone
Bequeathing generational wealth has been a hot topic, in part due to the success of the recent hit show Succession. Long before Logan Roy fathered four entitled and spoiled brats, people from Viking societies amassed tremendous wealth and treasure.2 years ago — Partner content -
The skalds of Scandinavia: Viking poets and their legacy
Whilst their martial prowess and naval skills dominate popular imagination, people from Viking societies also had a softer, more cultured set of skills. Skalds, the fabled poets of the Viking Age, were known for their unique and complex poetic forms and were also crowd-pleasing entertainers.2 years ago — Culture and religion
