Mjolnir is the famous hammer of the god Thor, god of thunder, farmers, agriculture, as well as of the Earth’s fertility. His one-handed battle hammer is not ...

Odin, the Allfather of Norse mythology, once impaled his own heart with the mighty Gungnir spear and hung from the World Tree Yggdrasil for nine days and ...

Loki is the most infamous god in Norse mythology and arguably one of the most mischievous gods among all ancient religions. While Loki is known as Odin’s ...

The Valknut is a recognizable yet somewhat enigmatic symbol. This ancient Norse and Germanic sign goes so far back that archeologists and historians don’t ...

The huldra, or hulder, may sound rugged and masculine but they are exceptionally fair female mystical beings in Norse mythology. In fact, through their ...

The famous “End of Days” event in Norse myths, Ragnarok is the culmination of all myths and legends of the Norse people. It’s one of the most unique ...

Thor’s mother in Marvel comics and movies may be Odin’s wife Frigg (or Frigga) but that’s not actually the case in Nordic mythology. In the real Norse ...

The Greeks have Poseidon, the Chinese have Mazu, comic-book readers have Aquaman, and the Norse have Ægir. Anglicized as Aegir or Aeger, this mythic ...

In Norse mythology, there's an emphasis on intelligence and wisdom. It's an important aspect of existence, which is why even the most important Nordic god ...

Surtr is a popular figure in Norse mythology, and one who plays a pivotal role during the events of the end of the Norse world, Ragnarok. Although he's ...