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5 days ago · Unlike monotheistic religions based on the belief in an omnipotent, all-powerful overseer god who judges actions and determines justice in the mortal world, in Norse mythology, gods and goddesses were powerful entities that experienced human flaws, trials and conflicts.
3 days ago · Contrary to widespread belief, Tyr is the main god of war in Norse mythology, not Thor. Tyr is the law-giving force in the Norse worldview and represents balance and order, something that is kept by Thor and the associated Raidho rune. Interestingly, the numerological value of Raidho and Tiwaz according to the Uthark is connected, as rune ...
5 days ago · Heimdall has become one of the most popular gods of Asgard thanks to his portrayal in the Marvel Cinematic Universe by Idris Elba. He is also one of the more fascinating gods in Norse mythology. Born from nine mothers, he has the godly equivalent of superpowers and uses them to guard the Rainbow Bifrost Bridge entrance to Asgard.
5 days ago · If you’re one of those folks whose knowledge of Norse mythology comes from a) superhero films, b) fantasy fiction or c) black metal bands, you’re probably intrigued.
3 days ago · The summer solstice for Vikings was marked by communal feasting, sacrificial offerings to gods, dancing, and rituals aimed at securing fertility and good harvests. Source: gadag / Shutterstock. One of the most interesting and intriguing facts that I have learned, having spent a few years reading, researching, and writing about people in Viking ...
1 day ago · Heathen readers will be delighted to learn that Baltic paganism bears many striking similarities to Norse mythology, beginning with the Latvian World Tree, called the “Tree of Dawn,” which resembles the Nordic Yggdrasil. 2 The Tree of Dawn is invisible to mortal eyes. It is a bridge between heaven and earth, and only the gods and Baltic ...
2 days ago · Hephaestus ( UK: / hɪˈfiːstəs / hif-EE-stəs, US: / hɪˈfɛstəs / hif-EST-əs; eight spellings; Greek: Ἥφαιστος, translit. Hḗphaistos) is the Greek god of artisans, blacksmiths, carpenters, craftsmen, fire, metallurgy, metalworking, sculpture and volcanoes. [1] . Hephaestus's Roman counterpart is Vulcan.
