Helgakviða: The Tale of Helgi
Helgakviða, also known as The Lay of Helgi or The Helgi Lays, refers to poems in the Poetic Edda. These poems recount the heroic deeds of Helgi, a legendary warrior […]
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Sigrún (Sigrun, Sigruna): The Victory-Bearing Valkyrie
Sigrún, whose name means “Victory Rune,” is a powerful Valkyrie known for her influence over the fate of warriors. Sometimes spelled “Sigrun” or “Sigruna,” she appears prominently in the Helgakviða
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Swan-Maidens: The Shapeshifting Women
Swan-maidens, also known as Valkyries in some stories, are mysterious women who possess the ability to transform into swans. Their supernatural abilities and connection to swans place them in a
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King Níðuðr (Nidud): The Ruthless Ruler
King Níðuðr, sometimes spelled Nidud, is a figure known for his cruelty and greed. His story unfolds primarily in the Völundarkviða, part of the Poetic Edda. Níðuðr ruled over a
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Völundr (Wayland the Smith): The Master Craftsman
Völundr, also known as Wayland the Smith, is a renowned figure. His name appears in various forms, including Weland or Völund. Völundr has an important place in the sagas as
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Víðarr (Vidar), the Silent God
Víðarr, sometimes spelled Vidar, is a powerful god of the Æsir. He is the son of Odin and the giantess Gríðr, placing him among the ranks of the gods who
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Völundarkviða: The Tale of Völundr
Völundarkviða, also known as The Lay of Völundr or Wayland the Smith, is a poem from the Poetic Edda. It tells the story of Völundr, a legendary and skilled smith,
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Ölrún (Alruna): The Valkyrie of Magical Arts
Ölrún, sometimes spelled Alruna, is a Valkyrie known for her mastery of magical arts and her connection to the otherworldly. Her name translates to “Ale Rune” or “Rune of Ale,”
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Váli (Vali), the Avenger of Balder
Váli, also spelled Vali, is a god of the Æsir, born for a singular and fateful purpose. He is the son of Odin and the giantess Rindr, created to avenge
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