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  • Odin
    March 21, 2022

    Odin

    In Norse Mythology Odin was the primary god amongst the Aesir clan, widely accepted to be the higher tier of Gods, who ruled the nine realms from his throne in Asgard. Often refereed to as the 'Allfather' he was an extremely complex...

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  • how to make a viking axe - viking style
    February 19, 2022

    How to Make a Viking Axe [The Ultimate Guide]

    What makes a 'Viking' axe? To make a Viking axe we first need to define what makes something a 'viking axe' rather than any of the other axe designs which have existed throughout the ages. Due to the different functions that...

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  • Valhalla - Viking Style
    January 6, 2022

    Valhalla

    Many religions from around the world have some idea of an afterlife and Norse Paganism was no different. The great hall of Valhalla was where Viking Warriors who were slain in battle would be taken upon death.  The name 'Valhalla'...

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  • Viking Battles
    June 30, 2021

    Greatest Viking Battles Of All Time

    Overview of Viking Battles Being infamous for their military prowess it comes as no surprise that the Vikings were involved in many epic battles over the span of the Viking age. In this article we will cover some of the most...

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  • Viking Names
    May 17, 2020

    Viking Names

    The Viking age lasted from the 8th century AD until the 11th century AD with the primary language amongst the Norsemen being 'Old Norse'. Many of the names from this period are still common today throughout Scandinavia and even further...

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  • Leif Erikson
    May 12, 2020

    Leif Erikson

    Leif Erikson was a famous Icelandic explorer who was the first European to travel to the American continent, over 400 years before Christopher Columbus. Him and his men even set up a settlement on the Island of Newfoundland, the settlement...

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  • Tyr and Fenrir
    May 10, 2020

    Tyr - God of War in Norse Mythology

    Who was Tyr? Tyr was primarily known as the god of war in Norse Mythology and was renowned for his bravery, however he was also associated with justice and law. Although there were relatively few references to him in the...

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  • Baldur
    May 7, 2020

    Baldur

    In Norse Mythology Baldur was said to be the most beloved of all the Gods. He was the son of Odin and Frigg and had numerous siblings. Hodr was his only brother, however he also had several half brothers including...

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  • Fenrir biting Tyr's hand during the Binding of Fenrir
    May 4, 2020

    Fenrir

    Who was Fenrir? In Norse Mythology Fenrir, also known as 'Fenrisúlfr' in Old Norse, which translates to 'Fenris Wolf' in modern English, was a giant dire-wolf who featured in Norse Sagas. Fenrir was described in the stories as being an abnormally large wolf, in the Prose...

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