Most religions and belief systems have the idea that our actions in our lives matter and will have some type of affect in this lifetime or the next, but most beliefs also teach that there are greater forces at work that have the ultimate control over mankind. At what point do we have freewill and where does the idea of […]
Aeglishjalmr or most known as Helm Of Awe or Helm of Terror, has been seen as one of the most ominous and powerful symbols during the Viking age. This symbol was found with a collection of Icelandic Folktales and spells during the 19th century and It was used by many warriors during war to strike fear into their enemies. It […]
If you are an avid watcher of Vikings series, the last scene you are left with of Bjorn lying dead being stabbed in the back by Ivar. So is Bjorn Ironside dead? Well the debate is if it is real or symbolic… Bjorn been backstabbed by Ivar? The one point to notice is Ivar is standing up and stabbed him high from ground. Did Ivar’s leg braces allowed him to stand up that high and fight Bjorn? Since there has been no hint of what is in the rest of the episodes of Season 6, we just have to wait and see what this means. We were for one, think Bjorn is not ready for Valhalla yet… he is too […]
Elder Futhark Runes Runes were said to had come from the roots or Yggdrasil, the tree of, from the well of urd. Runes were more than just a regular alphabet system each rune had an in-depth meaning behind each one bringing supernatural powers and energies. Odin sacrificed himself by hanging himself on Yggdrasil for 9 days and 9 nights and then lastly impaling himself with gunginir(Odin’s spear). He did all of this for one reason, to […]
Symbols were a very important part of Norse society; they were used in every part from farming to war and all of these symbols showed their faith in their gods. These symbols were more than just a meaning they had a supernatural energy to them, allowing Vikings to have protection during war or Norse farmers to have a good harvest. Many symbols were lost completely since the Viking age ended in 1066, however many still exist and making their presence known! Valknut The Valknut or the “knot of those slain in battle” is the symbol of Odin. This was a symbol of those who fell in battle, who were said to journey to Valhalla (the hall of the slain) if […]
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