by Craig | Sep 3, 2021 | Vikings
What are Viking berserkers? In Norse mythology, berserkers are equated with the god Odin. They are not only warriors but also priests of the Norse gods. Symbols of uncontrollable rage and thirst for blood, the berserkers were thus fierce Viking warriors who would have...
by Craig | Sep 2, 2021 | Vikings
When one evokes the Viking peoples, one thinks of the course of Norse Mythology, the great warriors, explorers, and traders, known to have plundered and destroyed monasteries and abbeys for centuries, between the 8th to the 11th century. If you have ever seen the cult...
by Craig | Sep 2, 2021 | Vikings
History of Viking Jewelry When one hears the term “Vikings,” they picture a warrior wearing a helmet with two horns and holding an axe, with a giant shield to combat plundering, but not wearing jewelry. However, they have also created beautiful and...
by Craig | Aug 31, 2021 | Vikings
What is Norse Mythology? Norse mythology is the general term for the myths, legends, and notions of supernatural beings related to the pre-Christian Nordic religion. It has roots far back in time, but it is only known in detail from the Viking Age. The mythology...