What Is A Viking?

The Vikings (Icelandic: víkingar) were seafaring members of the Norse people who lived in Northern Europe, in countries that now make up modern day Scandinavia.

HistoryKittie BernottMarch 7, 2019Viking, History, FAQ, Odin, Freya, Valhalla, Folkvangr, Raiding, Norse, Scandinavia, Mythology Comments

What Is A Shieldmaiden?

The word shieldmaiden, also spelled shield-maiden, is used in Nordic folklore to describe a female warrior.

HistoryKittie BernottFebruary 25, 2019FAQ, Shieldmaiden, Norse, Viking, Warrior, Weapon, Sagas, Shield Wall, Popular Culture, JRR Tolkien Comments

What Are Runes?

Runes are the symbols that make up the alphabets used to write Germanic languages for many centuries, and were the primary method of written language during the Viking Age.

What Is A Völva?

A Völva is a female Shaman in Old Norse culture, religion, and mythology. This blog provides a brief overview of the history and cultural significance of the Völva in Old Norse society.

HistoryKittie BernottFebruary 21, 2019FAQ, Völva, Norse, Mythology, Seidr, Spa, Galdr, Ritual, Ceremony, Wyrd, Midgard, Norns, Freya, Sagas, Pagan, Heathen, Asatru Comments