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 […]
Sigrún (Sigrun, Sigruna): The Victory-Bearing Valkyrie Read Post »
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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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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Berserkergang refers to the intense battle-rage warriors entered before combat. These warriors, often called berserkers or bear-shirts, gained a reputation for their fearlessness and unmatched strength. They fought without armor,
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