Gram, also called Balmung, stands as one of the most famous swords. It belonged to Sigurd the Dragonslayer, a hero known for slaying the fearsome dragon Fafnir. Forged with immense […]
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Skaldic poetry, a highly complex and structured form of Norse poetry. It played a crucial role in preserving mythology, history, and culture. Composed by skalds (poets), this type of poetry
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Grímnismál (pronounced: GREEM-nees-mahl) means “The Sayings of Grímnir” and appears in the Poetic Edda. This poem provides a wealth of information about the gods, their dwellings, and the structure of
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The Einherjar (pronounced “EYN-hair-yar,” meaning “lone warriors”) are the fallen heroes chosen by Odin (pronounced “OH-din”) to reside in Valhalla. These warriors join the Æsir (pronounced “EYE-seer”) in preparation for
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Eir (pronounced AYR or EER, with the first syllable rhyming with “air”) holds a unique role as a Valkyrie associated with healing and mercy. Her name means “help” or “protection,”
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Nafnaþulur (pronounced: NAHV-nah-thoo-lur) translates to “The Enumeration of Names.” This unique section appears at the end of Skáldskaparmál in Snorra Edda or Prose Edda. It provides extensive lists of names
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Skáldskaparmál (pronounced: SKAHLD-ska-par-mahl) means “The Language of Poetry” in Old Norse. It is a part of Snorra Edda or Prose Edda, which was written by the Icelandic poet Snorri Sturluson
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Brynhildr (pronounced BRIN-hil-der) stands as one of the most renowned Valkyries, symbolizing intense courage and fate intertwined. Known also as Brünnhilde in Germanic sources, Brynhildr’s name means “armored battle” or
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The Valkyries, pronounced VAL-ker-eez, are figures from Norse mythology known as “choosers of the slain.” Their name comes from Old Norse valkyrja (VAL-kur-yah, plural valkyrjur). This term combines valr (“the
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