Skeletal remains of ‘Well-man’ linked to centuries-old Norse text
Oct 25, 2024 · CNN — Researchers have connected the identity of skeletal remains found in a well at Norway’s Sverresborg castle to a passage in a centuries-old Norse text.
Skeletal remains in castle belong to Well-man from Norse ... - NBC News
Oct 28, 2024 · Scientists have connected 800-year-old skeletal remains found in a well at Norway’s Sverresborg castle to a mysterious figure mentioned in a medieval Norse saga, using advanced DNA analysis.
The six ancient Norse myths that still resonate today - BBC
From Marvel's Thor to Game of Thrones and Neil Gaiman, Norse legends have influenced culture and current ideas, according to a new book.
Norse mythology News, Research and Analysis - The Conversation
Dec 23, 2022 · Norse gods make a comeback thanks to Neil Gaiman – here’s why their appeal endures. Carolyne Larrington, University of Oxford
Valhalla: How Viking Belief in a Glorious Afterlife Empowered ... - HISTORY
Mar 3, 2021 · Female valkyrie would greet fallen Viking warriors and lead the boldest to a glorious afterlife, according to mythology.
Why Old Norse myths endure in popular culture
Mar 16, 2023 · Why Old Norse myths endure in popular culture. From Wagner to William Morris in the late 19th century, via Tolkien’s dwarves and CS Lewis’s The Last Battle, through to last year’s controversial film The Northman, Scandinavian gods and heroes have been central to the stories we tell ourselves.
Norse Mythology for Smart People - The Ultimate Online Guide to Norse …
Norse Mythology for Smart People provides an accessible, entertaining, and reliable introduction to the Vikings’ mythology and religion, with scholarly sources cited for everything. Come on in to learn all you’ve ever wanted to know about the Norse gods, stories, beliefs, way of life, and more!
News/Updates - Norse Mythology for Smart People
Apr 3, 2021 · April 24, 2018: Updated the list of The 10 Best Norse Mythology Books (added Neil Gaiman’s Norse Mythology and Jackson Crawford’s translation of the Poetic Edda). March 10, 2018: Added an article on Viking Weapons and Armor. February 25, 2018: Added an article on Viking Clothing and Jewelry.
Norse mythology - Wikipedia
Norse, Nordic, or Scandinavian mythology, is the body of myths belonging to the North Germanic peoples, stemming from Old Norse religion and continuing after the Christianization of Scandinavia, and into the Nordic folklore of the modern period.
Norse Mythology – Mythopedia
Norse mythology is the compilation of the stories, religious practices, and myths of the ancient Nordic people. These texts span a period of time beginning in Norse paganism and continuing through the medieval era, during which most of Scandinavia converted to Christianity.