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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Þrima (pronounced THREE-ma, with the “Þ” sounding like the “th” in “thunder”) means “roar” or “battle cry.” Her name evokes the terrifying sound of conflict, where the cries of warriors
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A Hof (pronounced “hohf”) serves as a sacred space in Asatru traditions. The term “Hof” originates from Old Norse, where it referred to a temple or hall dedicated to the
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Randgríðr (pronounced RAHND-greedh-r, where “Rand” rhymes with “wand” and “gríðr” is like “gree-thr”) means “shield-destroyer.” Her name evokes images of battlefields filled with broken shields and the fierce determination of
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The Skírnismál (pronounced SKEER-nis-mahl, meaning “The Lay of Skírnir”) is a poem in the Poetic Edda. It recounts a mythological story involving Freyr, a Vanir god associated with fertility, prosperity,
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Asatru (pronounced AH-sah-troo) continues to exist as a thriving spiritual practice for many. However, it may appear to be “dying out” due to several interconnected factors. First, its adherents often
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Gymir’s Grove (pronounced “GY-meer’s Grove”) is a significant location in Norse mythology, mentioned in Skírnismál, part of the Poetic Edda. This grove serves as the dwelling place of Gymir, a
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The Saga of Erik the Red (Old Norse: Eiríks saga rauða, pronounced AY-reeks SAH-gah RAY-thah) tells the story of Erik the Red, a Norse chieftain exiled for murder. It recounts
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The Vinland Sagas (pronounced VEEN-land SAH-gahs) include Grænlendinga Saga (Saga of the Greenlanders) and Eiríks Saga Rauða (Saga of Erik the Red). These texts, written in Old Norse, recount Norse
