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Viking Nicknames

October 22, 2020October 19, 2020 kimberlysbarton

Ever wonder why Vikings had so many nicknames?  The Vikings had to use nicknames because their society was patronymic–they derived their surnames from their fathers.

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Thor in Drag

October 15, 2020October 15, 2020 kimberlysbarton

What would you do if you lost your favorite possession? Something that kept you and your entire family safe? If you were a man, would

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Thursday is Thor’s Day

October 8, 2020October 8, 2020 kimberlysbarton

The People’s God It’s a stormy day, thunder crashes, lightning crackles. You think it’s caused by lightning, air currents, and sound waves. It’s actually caused

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Odin: The God of Many Names

September 30, 2020September 30, 2020 kimberlysbarton

How many names do you go by? Your first response might be, one. But think about it…do you have a family nickname? A nickname you

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Wednesday is Woden’s Day

May 27, 2020September 30, 2020 kimberlysbarton

Odin’s Sacrifice No pain, no gain. You can’t get something for nothing. Everything has its price. We’ve all heard these sayings, some of us, perhaps

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Tuesday is Tyr’s Day

May 12, 2020May 19, 2020 kimberlysbarton

Tyr’s Bravery You know what you have to do right now is the right thing to do. You know it, but it is hard or

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