A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Fenrir (the Wolf) is the oldest of three terrible children of Loki, according to the literary works Poetic Edda (the Icelandic medieval manuscript known as the Codex Regius), Snorri Sturluson’s Prose Edda, and Heimskringla. The god
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – The Völuspá, the first poem in the Codex Regius of the Poetic Edda, is one of the most outstanding literary achievements in the Norse world. Left: God Odin meets the Völva – Credit: Illustration by
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – One of the fearsome offspring of the cunning god Loki is Hel, a towering giantess and goddess of death. She reigns over Niflheim, a shadowy realm where the dead reside, hidden among the Nine Worlds
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Askeladden (in English: ‘Ash Lad’) is a charming, the youngest of all brothers, and the least resourceful figure from ancient mythological beliefs. When we hear that someone is ‘least resourceful,’ we immediately think of an
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Frey is one of the most important gods of Norse mythology. Frey and his twin sister, Freya, are the most famous members of the Vanir tribe. When the war between the Aesir and Vanir finally
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – The mysterious Bronze Age Viksö helmets with horns were discovered in southern Scandinavia. Due to their impractical size and shape, these ancient helmets were not used in warfare. Instead, the Viksö helmets were deliberately made for
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Among the most commonly encountered creatures in Norse mythology is Huldra. In Sweden, Huldra, known as ‘skogsrå’, has long held a prominent place in folk memory collections. In Norwegian folklore and legends, Huldra is a
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – In Norse mythology, Skadi (Skade) was the daughter of Thiazzi of the Hrimthurssar, the frost giant who inhabited Jotunheim. Skadi (also Skade) was the wife of Njord, the Vanir god of the seas, sailors, and fishermen. They were
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Among the Aesir gods in Norse mythology, the supreme god Odin is frequently depicted sitting on his high seat, Hlidskjalf, in Asgard, the home of the gods. Odin always has his two raven companions, Hugin (Huginn) and Munin
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Like many other ancient civilizations, the Norse people believed in the concept of the soul. However, in addition to this, it was also thought that all human beings had a special invisible protector that followed them
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Loki is an elusive figure in countless Northern myths, but he is also the most fascinating of all the members of the Norse pantheon. Listed among the Aesir as a constant companion to the gods,
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Riding into battle, Odin was always accompanied by Sleipnir(or Sleipner), an amazing, eight-legged horse of supernatural strength. Odin also has other constant companions, namely two wolves: Geri (Greedy) and Freki (Ravenous), and two ravens, Munin (memory)
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Thor was a very popular deity, particularly in Iceland and the western part of Norway; several complex rituals related to him existed, and when Christianity began to spread in these parts of Europe, it was
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Odin is probably the most complex figure of all the Norse Gods. In the Norse pantheon, Odin is considered ‘Allfather’ and ruler of Asgard, but he was never entirely trusted. The supreme Odin was described among
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – There are many different versions of the creation myth. In Norse mythology, Odin and his two brothers, Vili and Vé, were walking along the beach when they found two lifeless tree trunks, one from an
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Be careful and watch your steps when you enter the realms of Jötunheimr, the home of the fearful giants in Norse mythology. You might think twice before undertaking a journey to this dark, inhospitable place surrounded
