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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Göll, whose name means “scream” or “battle cry,” is a fierce Valkyrie who rides into battle with unmatched intensity. Sometimes spelled “Gull” or “Gol,” she embodies the raw power and
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Ýdalir, often spelled Ydalir or Ydali, is the dwelling place of the god Ullr. This realm’s name translates to “Yew Dales,” referencing the yew trees that grow there. Yew wood,
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Ullr, also spelled Ull or Ullur, is a god of winter, hunting, and archery. He is an Æsir, the divine group that includes many well-known gods. Ullr is the son
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Svaðilfari was renowned for his incredible strength and stamina. He belonged to a giant (jötunn) disguised as a mortal builder, who offered to construct a protective wall around Asgard. This
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The Mead of Poetry, or “Skáldskaparmjöðr,” is a magical beverage granting wisdom, eloquence, and poetic inspiration to anyone who drinks it. Dwarves created it from the blood of Kvasir, a
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Suttungr, a powerful jötunn, is best known for his role as the keeper of the Mead of Poetry. He came into possession of this precious mead after his parents, Gilling
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Gunnlöð, a figure associated with wisdom and poetic inspiration, plays a role in the story of the Mead of Poetry. She is a giantess (jötunn) and the daughter of the
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Geirskögul, also known as Geirskogul or Geirskagul, is one of the most fearsome Valkyries. Her name translates to “Spear Skögul” or “Spear Witch,” indicating her mastery of spear combat. Geirskögul
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