Noah Tetzner is the host of the widely popular podcast The History of Vikings and he joins us to discuss his newly released book entitled, The Poetic Edda: a study guide. As writers and Viking Age enthusiasts, Noah and I have a common love for all things Norse and I am glad to have him… Continue reading Interview with Noah Tetzner, podcast host and author of The Poetic Edda: a Study Guide
The primal desire to fight when facing danger is something wired deep within our brains. We call it the fight-or-flight reaction, and you and I and everyone around us is likely here today because of it. The word Valkyjur (f. Plural) or Valkyries is an ancient one. Not surprising since Old Norse and Old English… Continue reading The Valkyrie Archetype
Here are ten details you might not know about the Norse gods. Sources: the Poetic and Prose Eddas and Dr Jackson Crawford. 10. Loki is the transgender son of the giantess Laufey. 9. Odin is an anxiety ridden figure obsessed with the impossible task of avoiding his doom at Ragnarok. 8. Balder is murdered by… Continue reading 10 Things You Didn’t Know About The Norse Gods
Here are 10 shocking and riveting things about Viking culture. To Go Down the Family Rock When a relative dies, you say, he or she has gone over the cliff or down the family rock. This odd saying refers to a macabre tradition where family members (often times elderlies) willfully commit suicide by jumping off… Continue reading 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Vikings
Vikings were bold. They believed in fate. The Norns, the Three Sisters of Fate, spun the threads of life for each living being in the Nine Worlds, and no greater failure existed than dying in one’s bed, or of old age. The idea of persistently pushing the limits of their abilities, of tempting chance, and… Continue reading The Modern Day Viking Spirit
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I started my own YouTube channel, a vlog of some sort, to connect on a more dynamic level and explore the rich world of creatives. From bringing you on forest walks to DIY tutorials for cosplaying and photography, come over and say HI! Let me know what YOU are creating. … Continue reading My YouTube Channel
