Fate in Norse Mythology
Fate is seen as personified in the three Norns. On this, academics seem to agree; but when it comes to the actual concept of fate, opinions vary. Here, I try to present two understandings ...
Winter Solstice
Solstice - the standing of the sun The time when the sun seems to stand still in its cycle before beginning a new. The shortest day of the year and the longest night. Here ...
Landscape of Viking Scandinavia
The landscape of Viking Scandinavia is not all mountains and fiords. I love the look of the Viking homelands in the tv-series Vikings; but if you visit Scandinavia, you will be amazed at how ...
Winter Solstice Blessings! Til árs ok friðar, skál!
Winter rules in the lands of the north Solstice is upon us Feed the light The shortest day of the year is drawing to an end, and before us lies the longest night. It ...
Speak Viking? #dare
Here’s another dare for you. Have a go at speaking like a Viking. Go on! I dare you! Hey, I’m not saying you have to do it in front of anybody 🙂 Might be ...
Wardruna, “Raido”
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Oar Walking #dare
Ever wondered how to move fast from one end of a fully manned Viking ship to the other? Here’s how! (more…) ...