Scholars reveal that much of what we think we know about Vikings and Norse mythology is based on later reinterpretations rather than original sources.
The great Norse warriors not only believed in the afterlife, but saw it as their duty to help the deceased get there, with ...
Lastly, another important myth tells of Odin’s theft of the “mead of poetry”. This substance was created by two dwarves from ...
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The Viking Age Explained

What is it about the Viking Age that drives so much interest? A common view is that it was a violent period across Europe, beset by raiding, conquest and plunder, led by people from Scandinavia. But ...
Lastly, another important myth tells of Odin’s theft of the “mead of poetry”. This substance was created by two dwarves from ...