What It Means to Be Asatruar Asatruar (pronunced, OW-sah-troo-ar) are people who follow Asatru, a modern expression of Norse paganism. They honor the gods and goddesses of the ancient Norse […]
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History and Symbology Skalmöld (pronounced “Skal-mold”) is a Valkyrie in Norse mythology. Her name translates to “sword-time,” signifying an age of war. Valkyries serve Odin, choosing which warriors die in
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Skögul (SKOH-gool) stands among the most powerful Valkyries in Norse mythology. Some texts spell her name as Skogul or Skögull. The Poetic Edda and the Prose Edda mention her as
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Hrund (pronounced “Hroond,” with a rolled “r”) appears as a Valkyrie in Norse mythology. Her name likely comes from the Old Norse word hrund, meaning “wave” or “flow.” Scholars suggest
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Raud the Strong (pronounced Rowth the Strong) was a chieftain and seafarer from the late Viking Age. Known for his defiance of Christian conversion efforts, Raud has a prominent place
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Sanngriðr (pronounced “SAN-grih-dur”) appears in Norse mythology as a powerful and fearsome Valkyrie. Her name translates to “Very Violent” or “Very Destructive,” highlighting her warrior nature. Valkyries like Sanngriðr chose
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Hildr (pronounced “HILL-der”) appears in Norse mythology as a Valkyrie associated with war and conflict. Her name means “battle” in Old Norse, emphasizing her role as a divine force in
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Fimbulvetr (pronounced FIM-bull-vet-er, meaning “mighty winter”) is a term from Norse mythology describing a harsh, unrelenting winter. This winter signals the prelude to Ragnarök, the end of the gods and
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Hrungnir (pronounced HROONG-neer) is a prominent figure in Norse mythology. He is a jötunn, or giant, who appears in the Prose Edda by Snorri Sturluson. His name, which translates to
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