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Yggdrasil, the world tree of the nine realms, surrounded by Odin's ravens in an unearthly light

Viking Tree of Life: Meaning, Jewelry and Tattoo

The Viking tree of life is Yggdrasil, the “steed of Ygg”: what the symbol means, how it differs from the Celtic tree of life, and how to wear it.

Tattoo of the wolf Fenrir on a forearm, black ink, Norse mythology design

Fenrir: The Giant Wolf of Norse Mythology

Son of Loki and Angrboða, Fenrir was bound by Gleipnir at the cost of Týr's hand. Prophecy, the island of Lyngvi, Odin's death at Ragnarök, Sköll and Hati, carved stones: the guide.

Thor brandishing the hammer Mjölnir under a stormy sky streaked with lightning

Thor: God of Thunder and Master of Mjölnir

Thor, god of thunder: the origin of his name, the forging of Mjölnir by the dwarves, the great myths of the Eddas, the cult attested by archaeology, and the differences from the Marvel Thor.

Viking shield wall in a misty fjord, warriors armed with spears and round shields under a stormy sky

Loki: The God of Mischief in Norse Mythology

Loki in Norse mythology: origins, metamorphoses, monstrous children, death of Baldr, punishment, role in Ragnarök, and deviations from the Marvel version, supported by sources.

Great hall of Valhalla bathed in golden light, einherjar warriors feasting, Odin's ravens and wolves

Valkyries: Odin's Warriors, Names and Legends

Valkyrie means "chooser of the slain." The Grímnismál names thirteen, the Völuspá six: what the Eddas, the sagas, and archaeology really say about the Valkyries.

Yggdrasil, the world tree of the nine realms, surrounded by Odin's ravens in an unearthly light

Nordic Mythological Creatures: The Complete Guide

Jötnar, draugr, dwarves, elves, Fenrir, Jörmungandr, Níðhöggr: the guide to the creatures of Norse mythology, their role in the myths, and their place in the nine worlds.