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.
Year: 2020
Thor in Drag
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
Thursday is Thor’s Day
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
Odin: The God of Many Names
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
Wednesday is Woden’s Day
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
Tuesday is Tyr’s Day
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