VIKING TIMES

Celebrating all things Viking and Norse!!!

A look back at the Norse people and their Viking Life.

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  Aesir-Vanir War
  The Aesir-Vanir War is one of the most significant events in Norse mythology, symbolizing a cosmic conflict between two groups of gods: the Aesir and the Vanir. The war reflects themes of power, harmony, and integration between opposing forces in the mythological world. Although details are sparse in… Read more: Aesir-Vanir War
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  Asgard’s Outer Wall
  In Norse mythology, Asgard’s Outer Wall (or “Asgard’s Wall”) is a critical, protective feature surrounding the realm of the gods. It appears primarily in the myth about the construction of the wall, which reflects themes of power, cunning, and the gods’ interactions with the giants. The original outer… Read more: Asgard’s Outer Wall
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  Queen Gunnhild egils saga
  Queen Gunnhild is a prominent antagonist in Egils Saga. She is the wife of King Erik Bloodaxe, one of Egil Skallagrímsson’s main enemies. Gunnhild is portrayed as a powerful and cunning figure, skilled in both political manipulation and dark magic, which adds a mystical layer to her character.… Read more: Queen Gunnhild egils saga
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  Joining Æthelstan’s Army – Battle of Brunanburh – Thorolf’s Death
  “Egils Saga” is one of the most renowned Icelandic sagas, telling the story of Egill Skallagrímsson, a complex character known for his poetry, physical strength, and fierce temperament. One significant part of the saga involves Egill’s service under King Æthelstan of England and the death of his brother… Read more: Joining Æthelstan’s Army – Battle of Brunanburh – Thorolf’s Death
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  Egil’s Skallagrímsson Childhood and Early Feuds
  Egil’s Saga delves into the early life of Egil Skallagrímsson, providing insights into his childhood and the feuds that marked his early years. Here’s a brief overview: Birth and Childhood Egil was born in the 10th century Iceland to Skallagrímur Kveldúlfsson a powerful and influential farmer and warrior… Read more: Egil’s Skallagrímsson Childhood and Early Feuds
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  Egil’s Saga – Eirik Bloodaxe
  The relationship between Egil Skallagrímsson and Eirik Bloodaxe is a central theme in Egil’s Saga. Here’s a summary of their story: Egill’s saga portrays a complex and tumultuous relationship between Egil Skallagrímsson, a skilled warrior and poet, and Eirik Bloodaxe, a Norwegian king. The saga describes Egil’s encounters… Read more: Egil’s Saga – Eirik Bloodaxe