Articles related to "Norse"
Norse Pirates - Q and A
What are the origins of the word "viking?" Why did the Norse plunder? What did they wear? What weapons did they favor? Are the written accounts of their raids accurate? How did they impact history? Did women become pirates?
vikings • viking • norse • anglo-saxons • northmen
What are the origins of the word "viking?" Why did the Norse plunder? What did they wear? What weapons did they favor? Are the written accounts of their raids accurate? How did they impact history? Did women become pirates?
vikings • viking • norse • anglo-saxons • northmen
Culture of the Norse Vikings
The role of the sea in dictating the lifestyle of the Vikings is crucial to understand, given their proximity to the ocean and their reliance upon it.
viking expansion • viking longship • history of the vikings • maritime life • viking sailors
The role of the sea in dictating the lifestyle of the Vikings is crucial to understand, given their proximity to the ocean and their reliance upon it.
viking expansion • viking longship • history of the vikings • maritime life • viking sailors
Favorite Norse Myths
Favorite Norse Myths holds children entranced from start to finish.
norse • myths • mythology • children • vikings
Favorite Norse Myths holds children entranced from start to finish.
norse • myths • mythology • children • vikings
Covens, do I need one?
A look at the process of finding a coven for those new to the pagan path.
pagan • wicca • coven • spirituality • paganism
A look at the process of finding a coven for those new to the pagan path.
pagan • wicca • coven • spirituality • paganism
Energy and Perception Series Part 3 Negativity
A look at the role negativity plays in spiritual growth.
paganism • spirituality • negativity • dark paganism • pagan
A look at the role negativity plays in spiritual growth.
paganism • spirituality • negativity • dark paganism • pagan
Friday the 13th
Why is Friday the 13th considered unlucky?
friday the 13th • unlucky • phobia • paraskavedekatriaphobia • ancient egypt
Why is Friday the 13th considered unlucky?
friday the 13th • unlucky • phobia • paraskavedekatriaphobia • ancient egypt
Ja, vi elsker dette landet: Norway
Reason trumps bluster in the Land of the Midnight Sun
norwegian • bokmål • riksmål • nynorsk • landsmål
Reason trumps bluster in the Land of the Midnight Sun
norwegian • bokmål • riksmål • nynorsk • landsmål
Make Stone Runes
Learn how to make your own set of runes with stones and acrylic paint.
rune • project • stone • make • norse
Learn how to make your own set of runes with stones and acrylic paint.
rune • project • stone • make • norse
Nebula in the Constellation Orion
Some ancient myths about the constellation Orion saw it as a mother or creator god rather than as a hunter. These myths were surprisingly prescient.
orion • constellation • nebula • norse myhology • mayan mythology
Some ancient myths about the constellation Orion saw it as a mother or creator god rather than as a hunter. These myths were surprisingly prescient.
orion • constellation • nebula • norse myhology • mayan mythology
Part I - FIMBULWINTER
Guest article by Paul Christy: Join us as Mr. Christy begins his tale of brave warriors in the land of ice and snow and the midnight sun seeking the altar of the Norse War God Tyr on the eve of Ragnarok!
norse mythology • norse gods • god of war • tyr • freya
Guest article by Paul Christy: Join us as Mr. Christy begins his tale of brave warriors in the land of ice and snow and the midnight sun seeking the altar of the Norse War God Tyr on the eve of Ragnarok!
norse mythology • norse gods • god of war • tyr • freya
Part II - FIMBULWINTER
Guest article by Paul Christy: Join us as Mr. Christy continues his tale... Our brave warriors face their first challenge! Will they defeat the trolls and continue their quest? Read on...
norse mythology • norse gods • god of war • tyr • freya
Guest article by Paul Christy: Join us as Mr. Christy continues his tale... Our brave warriors face their first challenge! Will they defeat the trolls and continue their quest? Read on...
norse mythology • norse gods • god of war • tyr • freya
Part III - FIMBULWINTER
Guest article by Paul Christy: Join us as Mr. Christy tells his tale... Snorri and Engakai face their second ferocious challenge! Will they survive? Read on...
norse mythology • norse gods • god of war • tyr • freya
Guest article by Paul Christy: Join us as Mr. Christy tells his tale... Snorri and Engakai face their second ferocious challenge! Will they survive? Read on...
norse mythology • norse gods • god of war • tyr • freya
Part IV - FIMBULWINTER
Guest article by Paul Christy: Join us as Mr. Christy concludes his tale... Snorri and Engakai face their final challenge before reaching Tyr's altar! What will be their fate on the eve of Ragnarok? Read on...
norse mythology • norse gods • god of war • tyr • freya
Guest article by Paul Christy: Join us as Mr. Christy concludes his tale... Snorri and Engakai face their final challenge before reaching Tyr's altar! What will be their fate on the eve of Ragnarok? Read on...
norse mythology • norse gods • god of war • tyr • freya
Pathfinder - DVD Review
There are some great films that have very little dialogue spoken in them. Pathfinder isn't one of them.
pathfinder • pathfinder dvd • norse legend • norse • mythology
There are some great films that have very little dialogue spoken in them. Pathfinder isn't one of them.
pathfinder • pathfinder dvd • norse legend • norse • mythology
Shetland Islands
The Shetland islands located north of the Scottish mainland and west of Norway are a fascinating place.
shetland • islands • scotland • shetland • norse
The Shetland islands located north of the Scottish mainland and west of Norway are a fascinating place.
shetland • islands • scotland • shetland • norse
The Valkyries
Ride the skies with Odin's fierce battle maidens...
valkyries • odin • valhalla • spirits • norse mythology
Ride the skies with Odin's fierce battle maidens...
valkyries • odin • valhalla • spirits • norse mythology
Trolls Greet the Wandering Tourist
Trolls await the traveler willing to take the road less traveled. Be sure to read the discussion area about this; you'll learn another side to this place.
trolls • seattle magazine • seattle magazine • gardiner • suite 101
Trolls await the traveler willing to take the road less traveled. Be sure to read the discussion area about this; you'll learn another side to this place.
trolls • seattle magazine • seattle magazine • gardiner • suite 101
Wagner on CBC
"One ring to rule them all." The Canadian Opera Company is about to perform one of the most elaborate and massive opera works ever composed: Richard Wagner's Ring Cycle.
canadian opera company • richard wagner • the ring cycle • cbc radio • norse mythology
"One ring to rule them all." The Canadian Opera Company is about to perform one of the most elaborate and massive opera works ever composed: Richard Wagner's Ring Cycle.
canadian opera company • richard wagner • the ring cycle • cbc radio • norse mythology
Lief Ericson
There is little doubt that Lief Ericson truly discovered America long before Columbus, although that discovery did not lead to a permanent European presence.
lief ericson • erikson • erickson • eric the red • vikings
There is little doubt that Lief Ericson truly discovered America long before Columbus, although that discovery did not lead to a permanent European presence.
lief ericson • erikson • erickson • eric the red • vikings
A Brief Intro to Neo-Paganism
This is an article about Neo-Paganism with brief descriptions of various forms of Paganism. It is meant to introduce someone with no knowledge of the subject into an interesting world of alternative religion.
paganism • pagan • neo-paganism • neo-pagan • witch
This is an article about Neo-Paganism with brief descriptions of various forms of Paganism. It is meant to introduce someone with no knowledge of the subject into an interesting world of alternative religion.
paganism • pagan • neo-paganism • neo-pagan • witch
Apocalypse!
Apocalyptic events have become a very integral part of how the world views reality today. Countries are preparing for not if but when a crucial event will touch them.
end-time • apocalypse • religion • christian • jewish
Apocalyptic events have become a very integral part of how the world views reality today. Countries are preparing for not if but when a crucial event will touch them.
end-time • apocalypse • religion • christian • jewish
Building a Viking Longboat
We have archeological evidence of longboat construction methods from which we can guess how they built their ships, but my research has not yet uncovered who did the work
building • construction of • longboat • viking • norse
We have archeological evidence of longboat construction methods from which we can guess how they built their ships, but my research has not yet uncovered who did the work
building • construction of • longboat • viking • norse
Eric the Red
We know what we know about Eric the Red and his son Lief Ericson because their stories were written down in a saga.
eric the red • greenland • eric thorvaldson • thorvald • norse
We know what we know about Eric the Red and his son Lief Ericson because their stories were written down in a saga.
eric the red • greenland • eric thorvaldson • thorvald • norse
Introduction to a Series on Energy Work and Perception
An introduction to a look at energy and how it effects the web that connects us all. As well as a look at how our views of our own energy and others energy effects our own magical purposes.
energy work • collective consious • paganism • wicca • norse
An introduction to a look at energy and how it effects the web that connects us all. As well as a look at how our views of our own energy and others energy effects our own magical purposes.
energy work • collective consious • paganism • wicca • norse
Nordic Numerology and Dreams
A look at numerology as a dream interpretation tool based on Germanic/Nordic traditions and the runic system.
dreams • runes • occult • numerology • magic
A look at numerology as a dream interpretation tool based on Germanic/Nordic traditions and the runic system.
dreams • runes • occult • numerology • magic
Part 3: Number Values, the Alphabet & Dreams: Runic System
Describes the numerical association with the Runes of the Elder Fuithark and how this can be used with Nordic Numerology to assist in developing you personal dream mythos and researches.
dreams • runes • numerology • occult • pagan
Describes the numerical association with the Runes of the Elder Fuithark and how this can be used with Nordic Numerology to assist in developing you personal dream mythos and researches.
dreams • runes • numerology • occult • pagan
The Kingfisher Treasury of Myths and Legends
This is a beautiful book of short myths from throughout history and around the world that is a must-have for all history libraries. I wish all home schooled children would have a chance to flip through this great treasure!
myths legends norse chinese proverbs kingfisher hi
This is a beautiful book of short myths from throughout history and around the world that is a must-have for all history libraries. I wish all home schooled children would have a chance to flip through this great treasure!
myths legends norse chinese proverbs kingfisher hi
The Love of a Valkyrie
Read two tales of love about fair valkyries and their mortal heroes.
valkyries • valkyrie • norse mythology • odin • brynhild
Read two tales of love about fair valkyries and their mortal heroes.
valkyries • valkyrie • norse mythology • odin • brynhild
Trickster
These trickster deities add some humor and mischief to many myths. Some have good results other very grave.
anansi • eris • loki • norse myths • greek myths
These trickster deities add some humor and mischief to many myths. Some have good results other very grave.
anansi • eris • loki • norse myths • greek myths
William Tell
Was William Tell an outlaw? Was William Tell a real person? Does the legend of a "William Tell- like- figure" appear elsewhere in Western European history?
william tell • outlaw • swiss • habsburg • hapsburg
Was William Tell an outlaw? Was William Tell a real person? Does the legend of a "William Tell- like- figure" appear elsewhere in Western European history?
william tell • outlaw • swiss • habsburg • hapsburg
Marvel's Hulk Versus Wolverine Trailer
In Hulk Vs., Marvel's big green monster takes on all comers, including Wolverine and Thor. DVD comes out in January of 2009.
hulk vs • the incredible hulk • marvel comics • wolverine • thor
In Hulk Vs., Marvel's big green monster takes on all comers, including Wolverine and Thor. DVD comes out in January of 2009.
hulk vs • the incredible hulk • marvel comics • wolverine • thor
North Iceland's Maritime Marvels
Journeying to the North of Iceland this summer? Be sure to tack these attractions featuring whales, herring and seals into your itinerary. They will astound!
iceland • arctic circle • husavik • siglufjördur • down the vatnsnes peninsula
Journeying to the North of Iceland this summer? Be sure to tack these attractions featuring whales, herring and seals into your itinerary. They will astound!
iceland • arctic circle • husavik • siglufjördur • down the vatnsnes peninsula
Outline of Norway's History
Norway, the land of the Vikings,influenced Western Europe by conquest from the 9th through the 13th century. Monarchs noted include Harald in the 890s to Harald V in 1991
norway • norwegian history • vikings • eric the red • lief ericsson
Norway, the land of the Vikings,influenced Western Europe by conquest from the 9th through the 13th century. Monarchs noted include Harald in the 890s to Harald V in 1991
norway • norwegian history • vikings • eric the red • lief ericsson
William Tell
The legendary national hero of Switzerland whose deeds appear to be an invention of the 15th century, but are paralleled in numerous European myths and legends.
william tell • apples • archery • switzerland • myths
The legendary national hero of Switzerland whose deeds appear to be an invention of the 15th century, but are paralleled in numerous European myths and legends.
william tell • apples • archery • switzerland • myths
Aphrodite - the Goddess of Love
Meet the beautiful and passionate Greek goddess of love, whose birth myth inspired Botticelli's famous painting...
aphrodite • venus • greek • roman • myth
Meet the beautiful and passionate Greek goddess of love, whose birth myth inspired Botticelli's famous painting...
aphrodite • venus • greek • roman • myth
Foula Island in the Shetland Island Group
A small jewel off to the west of the Shetland Island group, Foula is a beautiful and peaceful place.
foula • shetland • islands • sea • birds
A small jewel off to the west of the Shetland Island group, Foula is a beautiful and peaceful place.
foula • shetland • islands • sea • birds
Dear Gandalf ...
Speculations (some serious, some not so serious) on Gandalf's early movements and career.
gandalf • middle-earth • dunedain • j.r.r. tolkien • the lord of the rings
Speculations (some serious, some not so serious) on Gandalf's early movements and career.
gandalf • middle-earth • dunedain • j.r.r. tolkien • the lord of the rings
Fulford Gate & Stamford Bridge
The Battle of Fulford Gate and the Battle of Stamford Bridge were both fought in England only weeks before the battle of Hastings.
the battle of fulford gate • the battle of stamford bridge • harold godwinson • tostig godwinson • harald hardrada
The Battle of Fulford Gate and the Battle of Stamford Bridge were both fought in England only weeks before the battle of Hastings.
the battle of fulford gate • the battle of stamford bridge • harold godwinson • tostig godwinson • harald hardrada
Pagan Yule and Christmas Plants
The Pagan influence on Christmas plants is reflected in songs. The carols of this Christian holy day, the holly and the ivy, mistletoe, mentioned in secular lyrics.
pagan christmas plants • yule christmas plants • holly • ivy • mistletoe
The Pagan influence on Christmas plants is reflected in songs. The carols of this Christian holy day, the holly and the ivy, mistletoe, mentioned in secular lyrics.
pagan christmas plants • yule christmas plants • holly • ivy • mistletoe
Antonio Banderas Plays Ahmad Ibn Fadlan
The latest Hollywood movie called the ``13th Warrior'' portrays an Arab Muslim character in a positive role.(Finally!)
antonio banderas • hollywood • muslims • islam • ahmad ibn fadlan
The latest Hollywood movie called the ``13th Warrior'' portrays an Arab Muslim character in a positive role.(Finally!)
antonio banderas • hollywood • muslims • islam • ahmad ibn fadlan
Marduk - God of Babylon
Babylonian Creation Myth: The battle between Marduk and Tiamat.
babylon • babylonian • marduk • tiamat • ea damkina
Babylonian Creation Myth: The battle between Marduk and Tiamat.
babylon • babylonian • marduk • tiamat • ea damkina
Exploring the Land of Halldor Laxness
halldor laxness • reyjavik • hekla • surtsey • icelandic travel
halldor laxness • reyjavik • hekla • surtsey • icelandic travel
Papa Stour in the Shetland Island Group
A visit to Papa Stour off of the west coast of the main island of the Shetland group.
papa • stour • shetland • wrecks • ship
A visit to Papa Stour off of the west coast of the main island of the Shetland group.
papa • stour • shetland • wrecks • ship
Viking Voyages
After being exiled from Iceland Eric the Red and his son Lief Ericson discovered America. The Rus traveled to Kiev and Byzantium.
viking • longboat • transportaion history • lief ericson • eric the red
After being exiled from Iceland Eric the Red and his son Lief Ericson discovered America. The Rus traveled to Kiev and Byzantium.
viking • longboat • transportaion history • lief ericson • eric the red
Book Review: Sword and Sorceress XVI
This is a book review of the anthology Sword and Sorceress XVI edited by Marion Zimmer Bradley.
fantasy anthology • fantasy stories • the changeless room • charlotte carlson • a sister's blood
This is a book review of the anthology Sword and Sorceress XVI edited by Marion Zimmer Bradley.
fantasy anthology • fantasy stories • the changeless room • charlotte carlson • a sister's blood
Dugout Canoes
Dugouts can range from simple one man canoes to long, slender, and fast outrigger war canoes, and large dual hull dugouts that can carry sail.
dugout • canoe • transportation • history • outrigger
Dugouts can range from simple one man canoes to long, slender, and fast outrigger war canoes, and large dual hull dugouts that can carry sail.
dugout • canoe • transportation • history • outrigger
Easter - Where do the Easter Bunny and Easter Eggs come from?
Where do the Easter Bunny and Easter eggs come from? Read this article to find out!
easter • easter rabbit • easter bunny • easter egg • hot cross bun
Where do the Easter Bunny and Easter eggs come from? Read this article to find out!
easter • easter rabbit • easter bunny • easter egg • hot cross bun
Film Review: The 13th Warrior
Antonio Banderas battles cavemen in medieval Russia. And other Hollywood silliness.
ibn fadlan • risala • michael crichton • the 13th warrior • rus
Antonio Banderas battles cavemen in medieval Russia. And other Hollywood silliness.
ibn fadlan • risala • michael crichton • the 13th warrior • rus
Learners’ Resources: Get Fluent!
Supplement your Welsh learning with this great subscription service that delivers weekly worksheets to your e-mail inbox.
welsh language • welsh lessons • welsh exercises • get fluent • cymraeg
Supplement your Welsh learning with this great subscription service that delivers weekly worksheets to your e-mail inbox.
welsh language • welsh lessons • welsh exercises • get fluent • cymraeg
Medieval Origins of Christmas
On this darkest night of the year, let's discuss where Christmas originated.
christmas • medieval christmas • christmas in the middle ages • santa claus • sinterklaas
On this darkest night of the year, let's discuss where Christmas originated.
christmas • medieval christmas • christmas in the middle ages • santa claus • sinterklaas
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