Norse Tales

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...

Gods and Giants... A story of birth, death, and rebirth...

For the world (order) was created from chaos... And when Ragnarok comes, chaos will prevail and the current order will end... From the chaos, a new order will be reborn… And that’s the story of bi...

A tale of the day Thor met his archenemy!

A Norse tale of the day when a fishing trip turned into one of the most important events in the Norse mythology!

The story of Sif and her golden hair

This story has a significant place in Norse mythology because it sheds the light on the character of many Gods and gives us...

What did Odin sacrifice for his wisdom?

Odin was the God who knew all that happened, was happening, or will ever happen. But do you know what he did sacrifice to get this unparalleled wisdom and knowledge?

Fenrir - The Wolf Who Would Kill Odin

Fenrir is the most infamous of the many wolves in Norse mythology. He is the son of Loki and his destiny is to kill Odin then be killed by Odin's son.