Kraken: The Sea Monster of Nordic Legends, from Myth to Giant Squid
Living island, whirlpool, arms that sink ships: the kraken of Norwegian fishermen, its medieval hafgufa, Pontoppidan, Denys de Montfort, the Alecton and the giant squid, from myth to science.
Freya: Norse Goddess of Love, War, and Magic
Love, fertility, magic, and a share of the war dead: Freya is the most complex goddess of the North. Brísingamen, the cat-drawn chariot, the falcon cloak, Fólkvangr, the difference from Frigg, and ...
Erling Haaland, the Modern-Day Viking
A colossus’s physique, Norwegian roots, arms-crossed celebration: why Erling Haaland is nicknamed the modern-day Viking, and what the myth owes to reality.
Viking Tankards and Mugs: The Art of Drinking Like a Norse Warrior
Guide to Viking tankards and mugs: wooden barrel tankards, Mjölnir bottle opener mugs, drinking horns. Discover the art of drinking like the Nordic warriors.
The 17 Viking Symbols and Their Profound Meanings
The 17 Viking symbols explained: Vegvisir, Valknut, Mjölnir, Yggdrasil, Ægishjálmur, Triquetra, Gungnir, Sleipnir, Gullinbursti and more. History, meaning and use of each Norse symbol.
Viking Decor: Create an Authentic Nordic Interior
Viking decor guide: Nordic statues, wall plaques, miniature drakkars, and exceptional tankards. Transform your home into an authentic Viking sanctuary.
