What is the Troll Cross Viking Symbol?
The Viking Troll Cross Symbol: A Powerful Piece of Norse Mythology If you're a fan of Norse mythology, you may have heard of the Viking Troll Cross symbol. This enigmatic symbol has been used for centuries by the Vikings...
Mjolnir, Thor's Hammer, The Hammer of the God of Thunder
Thor’s Hammer, Mjolnir, is the most iconic object from Norse mythology. This popular object was true in Viking olden times as well as today. Mjolnir is by far the most common Viking amulet found, and its use survived well into the...
Symbols were important to the Vikings. For the Vikings, the runes were more than just an alphabet. They believed that runes could not only describe the world as a written script, but, when used correctly, could also shape the world. This...
Valknut | Warrior's Knot Death and Burials
The Viking world was full of Epic, interesting and symbolic symbols. Not only were they a powerful way to express ideas, but the Vikings also thought that symbols had power. As well as expressing the world, the Vikings believed that...
Vegvisir is an Icelandic runic stave, that evolved from earlier Viking runic magic. The rune had the power to ensure its wearer never got lost, and always found their way home, even when they did not the way. It was a...
Huginn & Muninn | Odin's Ravens, The Iconic Ravens
Huginn and Muninn are a pair of ravens that served Odin the Allfather as his messengers. In several artworks, the two ravens were depicted right next to Odin or sitting on his shoulders. Huginn and Muninn flew around the world...
Wolves in Norse Mythology and Viking Culture
Wolves were identified with warriors from at least the sixth century CE. During this time wolves and other animals began appearing as ornaments on arms and armour. Also, skalds were using wolf-kennings to describe both arms and the men who used...
As your probably aware, at the centre of Norse mythology is Yggdrasil, the Tree of Life. This mighty tree held together the nine worlds of Norse mythology and connected the Vikings living in the world of men with the fantastic worlds of gods and...
Norse Runes | The Viking's Alphabet
Almost as famous as the Viking warriors are the Nordic runes, these epic, tranquil symbols have a real feel of magic about them. Even modern Viking use them as tattoos. Indeed, the Vikings themselves thought that these symbols, that they also used for the mundane such...