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Ravens, if you have never seen one, are large, ominous-looking black birds. With strong talons and a beak capable of ripping flesh off a corpse, they are imposing to behold. In Norse mythology, Huginn and Muninn are the two ravens of Odin the Allfather, always by his side, even in battle.
Not merely perched by Odin’s shoulders, I believe it’s fair to say that Huginn and Muninn are fylgjur of Odin. Acting as extensions of Odin himself, they were his eyes and ears across the nine realms. Want to know more? Click Here |
During the Viking Age, wolves played a significant role in Norse mythology and culture. They were regarded with a combination of fear, respect, and fascination due to their status as predators, their pack mentality, and their connection to various mythological figures.
Wolves were associated with several significant mythological figures, most notably Odin and his wolves, Geri and Freki. Their loyalty to Odin and their shared role in the battlefield underscored the bond between wolves and the divine. Additionally, wolves were linked to the monstrous wolf Fenrir, one of the most feared creatures in Norse mythology, known for its prophesied role in the destruction of the gods during Ragnarok. Want to know more? Click Here |
Sleipnir is not just a simple horse, but a symbol of strength, speed, and cunning in Norse mythology. He is “Sleipnir the best of steeds”, according to Odin in stanza 44 of Grímnismál.
The name Sleipnir (Old Norse Sleipnir) is derived from the Old Norse word “sleipr,” which means “slippy” or “smooth.” This seems to refer to the horse’s ability to travel not just faster than anyone, but also to any realm. Slipping through the realms like no other being is able to, even slipping out of the gates of Hel. Want to know more? Click here |