Mythology and Religion of the Vikings
- Draugr, Aptergangr, Haugbui. Did the Vikings believe in ghosts?
- White Christ and Red Þórr. Why did the Vikings call Jesus "the White Christ"?
- Salt Legends of Finland and Scandinavia. How did the sea become salty?
- Women and Magic in the Sagas: Seiðr and Spá Were there witches in the Viking Age?
- The Valkyries Corpse goddesses, warrior-women, shield maidens.
- Sacred Space in Viking Law and Religion The concept of sacred space in Viking Age religion, including sacred landscapes, places of worship, and graves.
- Viking Age Cross Pendants During the Viking Age Christianity was introduced to the North, bringing with it a new type of amulet - the cross.
- The Ægishjálmr Learn more about the Viking Ægishjálmr symbol and the beliefs associated with the sign.
- The Raven Banner of the Vikings An examination of the literary and art-historical evidence for the famous Raven Banner of the Vikings.
- Masks in the Viking Age While the Vikings did not celebrate Halloween, they did have an autumn celebration, and they also are known to have had masks.
- The Northern Lights in the Viking Age What kind of beliefs did the Vikings have concerning the Aurora Borealis?