Common Misconceptions in Old Norse Religion
My dear friends, today we are going to check some very common misconceptions in Old Norse “Religion”, including religious symbols, gods, cults, worship and neo-pagan conceptions. Enjoy! […]
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Berserkir & Ulfhednar
There’s plenty I want to share with you concerning the figure of the Berserkr (plural Berserkir) and the Ulfhdinn (plural Ulfhednar). I’m going to explore various Scandinavian and Non-Scandinavian […]
The Origins: Names of the Days of the Week
Let’s explore the origins of the Names of the Days of the Week in the English language, and the pagan deities behind each. For that, we must look into […]
Shapeshifting in Old Norse Religion
Shapeshifting in pre-Christian Scandinavian spirituality, mythology and religion, and what we know from the written sources, folklore and oral tradition. Exploring the concept of Hamr, Hugr, Hamfarir, Fylgja and […]
Viking Age Music & Musical Instruments
Let’s explore the musical instruments from the Viking Age (I’ll cover the period between c. 793 to 1066 CE). Pay close attention to the notes in this video concerning […]
Do Women go to Valhalla ?
Where did women go after death in Old Norse religion? Were they also allowed to enter Valhalla? All my social-media networks you can find by following this […]
Viking Men were also Housewives
So it would seem Viking Men were also Housewives. Just give me 15 min. to explain myself. Thank you 🙂 All my social-media networks you can find […]
Importance of Poetry in the Viking Age
Why was poetry important during the Viking Age? Let’s reflect on the figure of the Skald, Norse mythology and gods such as Odin, Loki, Bragi and Kvasir. […]
Gunnhild – The Norse Witch
Gunnhildr konungamóðir, sorceress, mother, queen and witch. The most powerful woman in the Old Norse Sagas that would make Ragnar Lodbrok cry and soil his “hairy breeches” 😦 […]
The Tradition Behind Midsommar
What traditional elements and motifs of Old Scandinavian religion and Folklore can be perceptible in the horror movie Midsommar? – Exploring human sacrifices, runes, magic, divination, mythology and other […]
