Vikings and Norse mythology
Unleash Your Inner Warrior: The Fascinating World of Viking Berserkers
The Norse culture practiced shape-shifting, which allowed warriors to achieve extraordinary strength and ferocity in battle. The berserkers were warriors who could change their hamr, an aspect of the Norse Soul, allowing them to achieve this state. Henbane, a potent plant with psychoactive properties, may have been used to achieve this transformation, but it is unclear. Their history is fascinating, and their animalistic savagery and physical strength continue to capture people's imaginations to this day.
The Runes and the Vikings - A guest blog post from Elin Pirso
Learn about the history of runes in Viking culture and Scandinavian heritage with Elin Pirso's guest blog post on Lufolk. Discover the origins, evolution, and usage of this ancient writing system in part 1 of the series.
Conquering with Courage: A Guide to Viking Training and Battle Tactics
Discover the training and preparation methods of the fierce Viking warriors, including their love of games and sports, in this in-depth blog post. Explore the Viking practice of single combat and their battle tactics, as well as their arsenal of weapons and armor. Don't miss out on learning about the infamous berserkers and their uncontrollable rage.
Norse Goddess Freya - as beautiful as she is dangerous
Meet the norse goddess Freya. She is as beautiful as she is dangerous. Sometimes she travels in a beautiful carriage pulled by cats. Sometimes she chooses to ride her boar. Freya also has a cloak of falcon feathers that she can dress in, and thus gain wings. Just like Odin got his hall Valhalla, Freya has her own hall called Fólkvangr. She is highly ranked and a versatile and complex goddess in Norse mythology.
Skidbladnir - The finest viking long ship in norse mythology
Skidbladnir is said to be the best ship in norse mythology but who is the owner? How was it made and by who? Read the blog post to find out.
Jormungandr, one of the mighty serpents in Norse mythology
A story of Jormungandr also known as Midgard serpent, one of the mighty serpents in Norse mythology.