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
Category: Vikings
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
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,