Remember that old saying, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”? Well, the Norse people must have known about the benefits of apples, because
Category: Vikings
Thor, a Cauldron, and Jormungandr
What do the Aesir gods do when they need help finding a cauldron big enough to hold all their ale? They call on Thor. The
Sigyn the Venom Catcher
Did you know that Loki has a wife? If not, don’t feel bad. Loki’s wife, the goddess Sigyn (SIG-in), is only mentioned at any length
Sif and her Golden Hair
How would you like it if your name meant “relation by marriage”? That is the unfortunate fate of the Norse goddess, Sif–her main importance is
Dwarves: the Norse Smiths
Dwarves: the Norse Smiths When you need a weapon, a magical device, or beautiful jewelry, where do you go? To whom do you turn? In
Freya: Beautiful and Fierce
Freya: Beautiful and Fierce What do you do when you are a goddess in a male-dominated world? If you are the Norse goddess Freya, you
Aud the Deep-Minded: Resiliency
We’ve all heard the term “resilience.” It’s the ability to bounce back after a setback or some kind of difficulty. How much resilience we have
Viking Nicknames
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.
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. But it’s actually