Norse Tales

Thor and Loki's Journey to the Land of the Giants (Part 2)

When last we left them, Thor, Loki, Thjalfi and Roskva had just parted ways with the giant Skrymir, and were close to their destination in Utgard. In this part of the tale, we’ll see some impressiv...

Thor and Loki's Journey to the Land of the Giants (Part 1)

A fantastic tale with some unexpected twists, and turns! The story of Thor, Loki, Thjalfi, and Roskva tells us about some amazing feats which, according to the tale, brought about parts of the worl...

Valhalla — Hall of the Slain

Even if you know nothing about Norse culture and religion, the word "Valhalla" must ring a bell for you! It's possibly the most famous and well known place in Norse tradition....

The Rare Tale of Idun and Her Golden Apples

Unlike other gods, the Norse Gods are not immortal; they live and they die. To stay young and strong, the Gods need a rare kind of apples; apples that only the Goddess Idun has. Therefore, she is ...

The Runes and their meaning

What do the Runes on your ring or Viking axe mean? Let's discover them...

Innangard and Utangard... Why is chaos necessary?

Innangard and Utangard represent order and chaos in Norse religion. This distinction has a deep psychological meaning and the way old Norsemen represented it in their stories is truly awe-inspiring!

The story of Yggdrasill, the Norse Tree of Life, and its Nine Worlds

One of the names I mentioned quite frequently in my previous writing was "Yggdrasil". I mentioned it in the story of Odin's sacrifice for wisdom, in the story of the Gods vs. Giants, and even in th...

Loki, a friend or a foe of the Gods?

Loki is half God and half Giant. He is the representation of Order and Chaos. This dual nature makes his relationship with Gods very special and controversial...

7 Meaningful and Awe-inspiring Norse Tattoos

Norse tattoos are some of the most popular and awe-inspiring tattoos out there. Each one of them has a deep meaning rooted in very ancient myths and stories. Getting a tattoo is a serious decision ...

The making of Thor’s hammer, Mjölnir

The making of Mjölnir was no ordinary task. The dwarves had to use their best skills and knowledge to produce something for the mighty Thor...