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Viking belief in death

Themes in Norse Mythology: Death

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The Vikings believed that there were many afterlives when they died. But they where they wanted to go the most was Valhalla the place for the warriors who lived and died as a true warrior.

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Gullinbursti: Golden Boar of Fertility and Summer

Gullinbursti: Golden Boar of Fertility and Summer

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In Norse mythology, Freyr the God of fertility and summer had a gold-shining boar named Gullinbursti. Obscure as he might be in the modern time, Gullinbursti was the symbol of fertility and abundance.

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Odin on Sleipnir in Ragnarok

Sleipnir: Odin’s Horse’s Name Meaning

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Odin the Allfather in Norse mythology had an eight-legged horse as his constant companion. The horse was named Sleipnir who could outrun any horse in the cosmos.

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Who Defeated Thor in Norse Mythology?

Who Defeated Thor in Norse Mythology?

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Who could ever defeat Thor the god of thunder and lightning in Norse mythology? This blog post illustrates two figures that managed to win something from Thor the Brave God.

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Viking Mammen Axe: The Most Luxurious Viking Axe Ever Found

Viking Mammen Axe: The Most Luxurious Viking Axe Ever Found

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The Viking Mammen axe has been a symbol of the Viking axe artifact. Not only does it become a symbol of Viking axe but also a source of inspiration for design as well.

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