norse mythology
Midgard Viking Fest 2026: Dates, Tickets & What Midgard Really Means
Midgard Viking Fest hits Arlington, WA on 12-13 September 2026: quest lines, dragons, camping and tickets - plus the Norse myth behind the name.
Elder vs Younger Futhark: The Runic Alphabets
Vikings carved the Younger Futhark, not the Elder — see the real difference between both runic alphabets, and shop Viking-inspired gear.
Freya: Norse Goddess of Love, War and Magic
The freya norse goddess who outranks Odin in choosing the slain: Brisingamen, seidr magic, and Folkvangr explained.
Loki: The Trickster God of Norse Mythology
Real loki norse mythology: blood-brother of Odin, father of Fenrir and Sleipnir, and the god behind Baldur's death.
Vista Viking Festival 2026: Dates, Tickets & the Year of Loki
The Vista Viking Festival turns 24 on September 19-20, 2026, with this year's theme: Loki. Tickets, parking, and the real myth behind the trickster god.
The Helm of Awe (Aegishjalmur): Meaning & History
The helm of awe (ægishjálmur): what Fáfnir's boast really meant, and why the 8-armed stave is 17th-century Icelandic, not Viking.
Thor: The Complete Guide to the Thunder God
Meet the real thor norse god: Mjolnir's forging, his chariot goats, the giant who outwitted him, and how he dies.
God of War TV Series: Dave Bautista as Kratos, Explained
Dave Bautista is reportedly in talks to play Kratos in Amazon's God of War series — here's the real Norse mythology behind the show.
Who Is Laufey in Norse Mythology? The Myth Behind God of War
Laufey is Loki's mother in Norse mythology — and now the star of God of War: Laufey. The real myth behind Faye, and why Marvel got it backwards.