BaviPower Viking Blog — Norse Mythology

Fimbulwinter is coming

Before Ragnarok, Fimbulwinter Befell Midgard

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A seeress told Odin about the Fimbulwinter which happened before Ragnarok. Three consecutive winters happened without a summer in between. This prevented the Midgardsmen from cultivating leaving them in famine.

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The sun and the moon in Norse mythology

Sol and Mani: God of The Sun And The Moon In Norse Myth

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In Prose Edda, Sol and Mani were siblings who came from Midgard. They were so beautiful that their human father was always boastful about them. The gods found this human father's arrogance so annoying that they decided to capture Sol and Mani, placing them in the sky.

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Skofnung the most powerful sword that ever came to Northern land

Skofnung Sword: The Best of All Swords in Viking Mythology

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Skofnung was the name of a powerful sword in Viking sagas. In the surviving source, the Skofnung sword was considered to be the sharpest and the most powerful weapon that ever came to Northern land. 

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Odin the Allfather owned the Gungnir spear that never missed its target

What Weapons Did the Gods Use in Norse Mythology?

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Weapons in Norse mythology have always been an interesting topic for the Norse and Viking enthusiasts. In this blog post, we list out some awesome Norse weapons that can capture your attention.

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Fenrir the Wolf in Norse mythology

Recipes in Norse Mythology You Won't Find It Anywhere Else

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The sound of a cat's footstep, the roots of the mountain, the spit of the birds, the beard of the woman, the sinews of the bear, and the breath of the fish. It was an example of a Norse recipe for a magical chain. Check out this blog post to find out other Norse recipes.

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