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Sejd and galdr were magical rites and songs that the Vikings used to influence fate, protect the family, or call upon...

Hel, daughter of Loki and Angerboda, ruled over Helheim, the Viking realm of the dead located in Nifelheim for those who did not fall in battle . She...

The Valkyries were goddesses who served Odin and had the important task of selecting the dead warriors who would be...

Heimdall was the god who guarded Bifrost, the rainbow bridge between Midgard and Asgard, and his job was to protect...

Thor, the god of thunder and lightning, was one of the Vikings' most beloved and respected gods. He was the protector...

Týr was a god of war and a symbol of justice, courage, and loyalty. He is best known for sacrificing his hand to bind...

Ragnarök was the Viking prophecy of the world's final battle and new beginning. According to the myths, gods, giants...

Loki was the god of cunning, chaos, and change, and despite his often negative role, he was central to Viking mythology....

Njord was the god of the sea, wind, fishing and wealth, and his blessing was crucial to the Vikings' travels, trade...

Yggdrasil was the mighty world tree in the Viking cosmos and was believed to bind together the nine worlds. These included:

Freyja was the goddess of love and fertility, but also the master of seige , the art of magic. She had power over relationships,...

Freyr was the god of earth, harvests, fertility and prosperity, and his gifts were crucial to the survival of the Vikings....

The Vikings had many sacred places in nature, where they performed rituals, sacrifices and festivals. These could be...

Balder was the god of light and goodness, beloved by both gods and humans for his beauty, gentleness, and justice. He...

Odin was the chief god of the Vikings – the All-Father who ruled over wisdom, war, poetry and death. He was both loved...

In Viking mythology, there were two major groups of gods: the Asa gods and the Vana gods. The Asa gods lived in Asgard...