Leifsbúðir (pronounced “LAYFS-boo-theer,” meaning “Leif’s Booths”) was a temporary settlement established by Leif Erikson in Vinland. This site, referenced in The Saga of the Greenlanders and The Saga of Erik […]
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Harald Hardrada (pronounced “HAHR-ahl HAHRD-rah-dah”), also known as Harald Sigurdsson, was a formidable Norwegian king, warrior, and adventurer. His name “Hardrada” means “hard ruler,” reflecting his strength and decisiveness. Born
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The Viking shield wall, known as skjaldborg (pronounced “SKYALD-borg”), was a vital battlefield tactic. It involved warriors standing shoulder to shoulder, locking their shields to form a defensive barrier. This
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Hjalmþrimul (pronounced HYALM-thrih-mool, with “hjal” sounding like “yahlm” and “þrimul” like “thrill-mool”) means “helmet-clatter” or “helmet-noise.” This Valkyrie embodies the ferocity of battle and the clamor of the shield wall.
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Vinland (pronounced VEEN-land) was a region discovered by Norse explorers, likely in modern-day Newfoundland, Canada. Its name, derived from Old Norse, means “Land of Wine” or “Land of Grapes,” highlighting
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The Saga of the Greenlanders (Old Norse: Grænlendinga saga, pronounced GRAI-neh-len-ding-ah SAH-gah) offers a captivating account of Norse exploration. It is one of the two Vinland sagas, the other being
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Gudrid Thorbjarnardóttir (pronounced “GOO-drid THOR-byarn-ar-doh-teer”) was a remarkable Icelandic explorer from the Viking Age. Her name means “Gudrid, daughter of Thorbjarn.” Sometimes spelled Guðríður Þorbjarnardóttir in Old Norse, her story
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The Þórsdrápa (pronounced THORS-drah-pah) stands as one of the most intricate skaldic poems from Norse literature. Its name translates to “The Lay of Thor.” The poem describes Thor’s journey with
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Járnviðjur (YAHRN-vee-thyur), also spelled Járnvidjur or Jarnvidr, refers to a group of mythical female beings dwelling in Járnviðr (YAHRN-vi-thur), the Iron Wood. This dark forest lies on the eastern edge
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