VIKING TIMES
Celebrating all things Viking and Norse!!!
Welcome to the World of Vikings and Norse Mythology
Discover the rich history, legendary sagas, and powerful gods of the Viking Age. From Odin and Thor to epic battles and seafaring warriors, explore the myths, traditions, and culture that shaped the Norse world.
Unravel the mysteries of the Poetic Edda, the Prose Edda, and the heroic tales of Viking explorers. Learn about Yggdrasil, the great tree that connects the nine realms, and the fearsome creatures of Norse legend.
Whether you are fascinated by Viking warriors, ancient runes, or the prophecy of Ragnarök, this is your gateway to the past. Step into the world of the Norse and uncover the stories that still inspire today.
- The Death of Baldr
The death of Baldr is one of the most famous and tragic stories in Norse mythology. It marks the beginning of a chain of events that eventually leads to Ragnarök, the destruction and rebirth of the world. Despite its serious themes of fate and loss, the story also… Read more: The Death of Baldr - Friday the 13th in Norse MythologyFriday the 13th is widely regarded as an unlucky day in modern culture, often associated with superstition, misfortune, and ominous events. While the fear surrounding the date has evolved over centuries and across different cultures, one of the most commonly cited mythological connections comes from Norse tradition. Although… Read more: Friday the 13th in Norse Mythology
- Orkneyinga Saga Later Earls and the Decline of Norse PowerThe later sections of the Orkneyinga Saga describe a long and complex period in which Norse rule in Orkney gradually weakened, shaped by internal conflict, shifting loyalties, and increasing pressure from neighbouring powers. These chapters move away from the heroic consolidation of the earldom and instead focus on… Read more: Orkneyinga Saga Later Earls and the Decline of Norse Power
- Orkneyinga Saga The Building of St Magnus Cathedral and the Rule of Rognvald Kali KolssonThe Orkneyinga Saga provides one of the fullest narrative accounts of medieval Orkney, blending history, memory, and storytelling. Among its most substantial episodes are the rule of Rognvald Kali Kolsson and the building of St Magnus Cathedral at Kirkwall. These sections describe a period of consolidation, ambition, and… Read more: Orkneyinga Saga The Building of St Magnus Cathedral and the Rule of Rognvald Kali Kolsson
- Orkneyinga Saga The Conversion to ChristianityThe Orkneyinga Saga gives one of the clearest narrative accounts of how Christianity was established in Orkney, presenting the change as a political and social process rather than a sudden spiritual awakening. The saga was written in Iceland in the early thirteenth century, drawing on earlier oral traditions… Read more: Orkneyinga Saga The Conversion to Christianity
- Orkneyinga Saga The Power Struggles of the 10th and 11th CenturiesThe Orkneyinga Saga is one of the most important narrative sources for understanding power, conflict, and governance in the Norse world of the North Atlantic. Written in Iceland in the early 13th century, it records events that took place mainly during the 10th and 11th centuries, focusing on… Read more: Orkneyinga Saga The Power Struggles of the 10th and 11th Centuries
