Each rune not only represents a phonetic sound but also has its own distinct meaning often connected with Norse mythology (see clickable alphabet at left). Scholars believe that early peoples used ...

The most famous magical runic staves include the Helm of Awe and the Norse Compass. According to Norse mythology, Odin saw ...

This online mythology course is an introduction to the religion of the Vikings as it is recorded in Old Norse and Scandinavian literature from the medieval period. You will learn about the different ...

According to medieval sources, the Norse gods were actually real people who were descended from King Priam of Troy.

A mum has taken to the internet to ask for advice after realising she accidentally made a huge mistake with her son's name - ...

After a very brief sketch of the Scandinavian settlements in the west, and more especially in Man, a short account is given of some leading details of the old Norse mythology as preserved in the ...

Along with the details found within Norwegian stave churches, rune stones provide some of the best evidence we have of the slow transition from belief in the old Norse Gods to the ‘new ...

The most famous Sigrid from Norse mythology is Sigrid the Haughty, a Scandinavian queen. She is known for connections to historical figures such as Olaf Tryggvason, King of Norway, and Sweyn ...

Continuing Kratos' story, the title has players traversing the mythic Nine Realms that make up Norse mythology ... has some special moves termed as Runic Attacks. With that in mind, here is ...

This world tree has been spoken about for centuries, in fact. It first appeared in Norse mythology as Yggdrasil was laid out in the Poetic Edda in the 13th century. At that time, the world tree ...

Lichen are the primary ingredient in magical paints. These paints are used to inscribe runes upon an item or living thing for a wide variety of magical effects. Lichen are associated with the Moon ...