Symbols were very much a part of Viking’s life, depicting the various aspects that held the most meaning. Strength is one attribute that one can confidently attribute to the Vikings, given their ability to wage war and conquer their enemies. They had gods on their side, calling to them for strength, particularly during battle. Here, …
Power is something we innately desire. We want, at a basic level, the ability to do something how we wish, and also, assert our influence on other people’s behavior or events. Possessing power, essentially, gives us a unique opportunity to have things move in our favor. Nothing about this aspect has changed. It was the …
Sleipnir was the mount of Odin in Norse mythology. It was an eight-foot horse as white as snow and the best horse in the world. 。The name “Sleipnir” means “smooth” or “gliding”. The only god who had rid it beside Odin was his son Hermod. And Grani was descendent of Sleipnir. Vikings believed that Odin …
The origin of Norse mythology can be found in the Nordic prehistory. After the Christianization of Scandinavia, Norse mythology developed rapidly and became the folklore in the Nordic Region, part of it exist to this day. The Norse mythology after the romantic Viking Revival is greatly influenced by modern literature and popular culture.