Loki, Norse God of lies, Loki is trouble for the Aesir. Introduction of the norse god Loki   Although Loki is a member of the Aesir, he was not originally a member because he is the son of the giants Farbauti and Laufey. It was Odin who gave him access to Asgard. He can also be found under the names Locki, Lopt or Hvedrung. Description of the norse god Loki Loki may look very pleasant, but he is the god of eloquence and lies, embodying discord itself; sowing trouble among the gods, to the point of putting them in difficulty. Also god of cunning, he always manages to get out of the diffic ..read more

I. Introduction A. Definition of Valkyries B. Significance of Valkyries in Norse Mythology II. Origin and Characteristics of Valkyries A. Etymology of the Word "Valkyrie" B. Physical Characteristics of Valkyries C. Role of Valkyries in Norse Mythology III. The Duties of Valkyries in Norse Mythology A. Gathering the Souls of the Brave B. Serving Odin and the Aesir C. Choosing Warriors for the Battle of Ragnarok IV. Famous Valkyries in Norse Mythology A. Brynhildr B. Gunnr C. Skuld V. The Representation of Valkyries in Art and Literature A. Norse Sagas B. Operas and Ballets C. Comics and Graphic ..read more

Disting is a traditional Viking festival that marks the arrival of spring. It is a time for giving thanks for the blessings of the past year and making plans for the future. It is also a time to honor the dead and to make offerings to the gods. The festival is celebrated on the second full moon of the year (usually in February) and is associated with the god Freyr, who was the ruler of fertility, peace, and prosperity. Disting is a unique opportunity to delve deeper into the rich history and traditions of the Vikings, and to learn about the customs and symbolism associated with this ancient fe ..read more

I. Introduction Who is Thor? Role in Norse Mythology II. Physical Description and Attributes Appearance and Clothing Weapons and Accessories III. Family and Relationships Parentage and Siblings Spouses and Children Allies and Enemies IV. Myths and Legends Battles with Giants Journey to Utgard The Final Battle of Ragnarok V. Thor in Modern Culture Influence on Literature and Art Depictions in Comics and Film Worship in Modern Pagan Traditions VI. Conclusion Introduction Thor is a prominent deity in Norse mythology, known for his association with thunder, lightning, storms, and oak tre ..read more

Another form of existence Death did not mean for the Vikings the absolute end, but only the passage to another form of existence. In the Nordic beliefs, the man is made up of 5 bodies: várðr (or vörd), which is the force, the energy that allows all forms of life from plants to humans. It is the energy that leaves the body at the moment of death. the hamr, which is the astral body, the consciousness that distinguishes all living beings from plants, a constitutive and indissociable element of the individual that can allow him to metamorphose following the example of wild warriors (berserker ..read more

Although we are most familiar with the stories of the gods of Asgard in Norse mythology, the Vikings had many stories about other beasts and heroes that they used to understand the world and teach important lessons. One of the most interesting characters in Norse mythology, and probably the inspiration for Tolkien's Smaug in The Hobbit, is the dragon Fafnir. But what was the story of Fafnir according to Norse mythology, and what lessons did the Vikings learn from it? -------- Although Fafnir (pronounced faff-near) is known as a dragon or great serpent, he actually began life as a dwarf ..read more

Veldismagn, fortune & protection symbol, from Iceland This symbol was intended to protect the wearer from external aggression (diseases) by strengthening his power (natural defenses). It had to be drawn with the person's own blood, in order to protect him from diseases ..read more

Fensalir is the home of Frigg. In the Poetic Edda, this dwelling is only mentioned in the Völuspá (str. 33), when the death of Baldr is mentioned: "And Frigg wept in Fensalir the misfortune of Valhöll. In Snorri, Loki goes to the Fensalir to ask Frigg if all things have sworn to spare Baldr, and learns there that the mistletoe has not done so (Gylfaginning, ch. 49). Is Fensalir in Asgard?  Not Exactly, Fensalir means "halls of the swamp". Such a name is "strange "1 for the residence of Frigg, even though several scholars have tried to establish a link between Frigg and the swamps. Thus ..read more

The first of all the goddesses, Frigg (the Beloved) was the goddess of Love, Marriage and Motherhood, and as such the most important protector of women. It was Frigg who helped and comforted women in labor. We also find the spellings Frigga, Frija, Frea, Frig. Is Frigg same as Freya? If Frigg and Freyja are presented as two distinct goddesses, they present a certain number of common points which led some specialists to wonder if they were not, originally, one and the same goddess. What Frigg the god of? Frigg protects marriage and motherhood. The faithful spouses are gathered in his beautiful ..read more

The world's largest genetic study of ancient cats reveals that cats purred in Europe, Asia, Africa and even on Viking ships. Cats have always been popular - in ancient times apparently too. In the world's first study of the DNA of ancient cat breeds, French researchers show that, early on, our billion friends went to Eurasia and Africa, along with the first farmers and the growing number of sailors - including the Vikings. Viking cats In the new study, scientists sequenced the DNA of 209 cats from more than 30 archaeological sites across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and ..read more