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Nordic gods have inspired modern culture, making them highly significant. Here’s a look at the most important Norse gods and what they symbolized.

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Viking timeline

Viking Timeline

There are nine worlds in Norse Mythology, they are called Niflheim, Muspelheim, Asgard, Midgard, Jotunheim, Vanaheim, Alfheim, Svartalfheim, Helheim. The nine worlds in Norse mythology are held in …

01. Valhalla is just one of the halls that dead Viking warriors go after death. Half of the fallen are chosen by Odin for Valhalla and the other half are chosen by Freyja for Folkvangr. #norse #fiction #fantasy #wtf #myth #mythological #creature #epic

While portrayals of the Vikings in the popular imagination and culture often contain a large amount of fantasy and romanticism, there’s a core of historical truth within those fanciful depictions. The Vikings were indeed fearsome warriors, intrepid explorers, proud pagans, and far-traveling merchants. During the Viking Age (roughly 793-1066 AD), these Scandinavians could be found … Continue reading The 10 Best Books on the Vikings →

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The Viking symbol for soulmate is a powerful representation of eternal love in Norse culture. Read here for more details.

Skadi, the wild deity, skis through the mountains for the game. Giant Thiazi is her father. Her marriage to Njord, the deity of the sea,

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The place that all of Viking warriors wanted to spend their afterlife was Valhalla Odin's Hall. The Vikings believed that as long as they fought as bravely as they could in the battle, if they died, gods would spare them a room in Valhalla to feast. But besides Valhalla, would the brave Viking warrior have another afterlife option? The answer is, yes they would. It was Folkvang of Freyja.

5 best books on Viking Mythology everyone should read to know about fascinating Viking religion, their gods and goddesses and much more. Read now!