The Eddas, Sagas, and poems form the backbone of our understanding of Norse beliefs. The Poetic Edda and Prose Edda contain stories of gods, heroes, and cosmic events, providing deep insight into their worldview. The Sagas recount historical events, exploring the lives of Viking warriors, kings, and settlers. These stories blend history with legend, often highlighting honor, bravery, and fate. Poems like the Darraðarljóð and Völuspá offer vivid portrayals of battles, prophecies, and the divine. Each work shapes our view of the gods, their deeds, and their relationships with mortals. For modern Asatru followers, these texts hold wisdom and guidance for living in harmony with nature and the gods.
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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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
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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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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The Icelandic sagas are extraordinary narratives that emerged during the 13th and 14th centuries. These texts recount the lives, conflicts, and accomplishments of early Icelandic settlers and their descendants. Commonly
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Fáfnismál (pronounced: FAHV-nis-mahl) means “The Lay of Fafnir.” It appears in the Poetic Edda as a tale of wisdom and tragedy. This work focuses on Sigurd (Sigurðr) and the dragon
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The Ragnarssona þáttr (pronounced: RAHG-nahr-sohn-ah THOWT-er) means “The Tale of Ragnar’s Sons.” Common spellings include Ragnarssona Thattr or Ragnarssona Tháttr. This Icelandic tale chronicles the adventures of Ragnar Lothbrok’s sons
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The Saga of Ragnar Lothbrok (pronounced: RAHG-nahr LOTH-brook) recounts the legendary deeds of Ragnar, a fearless Viking hero. The saga, also spelled Ragnars saga loðbrókar (LOTH-bro-kahr), explores his rise as
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