For years, scholars believed that “Fimbulwinter” may have been based on real events that occurred in and around the year 536 ...

Best books on Viking mythology to learn about the ancient Norse gods - Everything you need to know about summoning Mjölnir ...

By completing this course, you will be able to: Identify the differences in literary representation of Old Norse myths in medieval literature and the pre-Christian religion that existed before ...

The mead-pouring wasn’t purely for civil hospitality. As Robert Blumetti observes in The Norse Gods and Their Myths, the Valkyries’ duty to nourish and revive means that they are “not only ...

The most famous Sigrid from Norse mythology is Sigrid the Haughty, a Scandinavian queen. She is known for connections to historical figures such as Olaf Tryggvason, King of Norway, and Sweyn ...

There are no two ways about it; Twilight of the Gods has captured our attention. Netflix’s latest adult animated series (and ...

In Norse mythology, but Thor and Sif's relationship ... bitterness and makes Thor more monstrous than he appears in the myths, where he's admired for his strength and protective nature.

Rumors abound about a potential remastered collection of the original three God of War games, which presents a poignant ...

John McKinnell, John McKinnell is Reader in Medieval Literature at the University of Durham, UK. A particular, recurring feature of Old Norse myths and legends is an encounter between creatures of ...

The Viking Festival in Lofoten, celebrated annually in August, is the highlight for visitors. It showcases mock battles, live ...

Luffy to the mysterious land. The latest chapter of One Piece ushers part of the Straw Hat crew to Elbaf, and it is clear the land with lean on Norse myth in some ways. After all, One Piece just ...

When Winnipeg locals talk about "going to the coast," they mean the sandy shores of Lake Winnipeg, about an hour away. Part of the draw, says Joanne Liang, a senior buyer at the landmark H.P ...