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Dr. Karl E. H. Seigfried writes The Norse Mythology Blog, named the world's Best Religion Weblog 2012-2014 and first religion blog in Weblog Awards Hall of Fame

Norse Mythology Art Contest

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Norse Mythology Art Contest / The Norse Mythology Blog runs art contests each year at Midsummer and Midwinter. Winners are named in three age categories: kids, teens and adults. / by Norse Mythology

Norse Mythology in Popular Culture

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Norse Mythology in Popular Culture / Like the texts of any great religious tradition, Norse mythology can be deeply meaningful for people living in the 21st century. / by Norse Mythology

Thor's Hammer

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Thor's Hammer / According to Prof. Rudolf Simek, Mjölnir (the Old Norse name for Thor's hammer) means "the shining lightning weapon." The name has also been interpreted as "the grinder." / by Norse Mythology

Valkyries

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Valkyries / Choosers of the slain, shield-maidens, wish-maidens, swan-maidens, Valhalla waitresses & much more. / by Norse Mythology

Heidevolk

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Heidevolk / With two male vocalists singing over a blend of folk music and modern metal, this Dutch band has a unique and instantly recognizable sound. They have released four full-length albums that show a deep knowledge of Germanic mythology and history, with a particular focus on the traditions of Gelderland, their home province in the Netherlands. / by Norse Mythology

Norse Mythology Trading Cards

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Norse Mythology Trading Cards / These cards were printed to promote Liebig Company's Fleisch-Extract. This "meat extract" was a sort of like Nutella made out of beef. The company included brilliantly painted trading cards with their product, including series based on Norse mythology. / by Norse Mythology

Tolkien Project

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Tolkien Project / The Tolkien Project is for those with an interest in the work of J.R.R. Tolkien. It focuses not only on Tolkien’s fantasy works, but on the rich and intertwining interests that formed the background to his writing – including Old English literature, Old Norse literature, religious studies, poetry, fairy tale, folklore, myth and theology. Visit facebook.com/TolkienProject / by Norse Mythology

Nutella

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Nutella / The Norse Mythology Facebook page is slowly gaining enough Likes to pass the One True Facebook God: NUTELLA. Join the cause at facebook.com/norsemythology / by Norse Mythology

Norse Mythology in the News

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Norse Mythology in the News / You'd be amazed how often Norse myth pops up in today's news stories. / by Norse Mythology

Viking Hoard Discovery

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Viking Hoard Discovery / Hail the metal detectorists! New discoveries of Viking hoards seem to appear almost regularly. / by Norse Mythology

Norse Mythology Online Library

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Norse Mythology Online Library / The Norse Mythology Online Library features a large collection of digital books to read online or download as free eBooks. Categories include: Ancient Sources, Medieval Sources, Modern Retellings & Scholarly Works. Visit norsemyth.org/p/books.html / by Norse Mythology

Poems

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Poems / by Dr. Karl E. H. Seigfried / by Norse Mythology

Norse Mythology in the Media

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Norse Mythology in the Media / Sometimes, the mainstream media notices that Norse mythology exists. / by Norse Mythology

Thor

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Thor / The Thunderer / by Norse Mythology

Viking Festivals

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Viking Festivals / There are several awesome Viking festivals that happen each year around the world. I'll post about them here. / by Norse Mythology

Beer & Vikings

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Beer & Vikings / Love of beer was a defining characteristic of our Viking friends. / by Norse Mythology

Norse Mythology Science

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Norse Mythology Science / The Vikings weren't so dumb! / by Norse Mythology

Ensiferum

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Ensiferum / Since 2001, Finland’s Ensiferum has released five full-length recordings that incorporate traditional folk instruments into contemporary metal music. Founding member Markus Toivonen has called the group’s music “heroic folk metal.” Much of Ensiferum’s lyrical content is related to the Kalevala, the Finnish national epic, but some material also incorporates imagery from Norse mythology. / by Norse Mythology

Elves

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Elves / Long before Tolkien brought them into the spotlight of popular culture, there was an ancient real-world belief in elves. / by Norse Mythology

Norse Mythology Classes

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Norse Mythology Classes / That's right. I teach Norse mythology classes. I also teach courses on Norse religion and on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. For more info, visit http://www.norsemyth.org/p/norse-myth-classes.html / by Norse Mythology

Beowulf

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Beowulf / The foundational work of English literature tells of a Swedish hero who visits a Danish hall to fight trolls. Now, THAT is multiculturalism. Also, there is a dragon. / by Norse Mythology

Ásatrú

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Ásatrú / Ásatrú ("Æsir Faith”) is the modern iteration of the Old Germanic pre-Christian religion. / by Norse Mythology

How to Make a Níðstöng

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How to Make a Níðstöng / Usually translated as “scorn-pole,” the níðstöng is a strange object with an ancient history – perhaps even more ancient than is usually thought. My news series at The Norse Mythology Blog traces the history and use of the níðstöng from the first century to the twenty-first century in Denmark, Germany, Iceland and Norway. / by Norse Mythology

Worldwide Heathen Census 2013

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Worldwide Heathen Census 2013 / Heathens have been mostly invisible in major surveys of religious affiliation. When heathens do respond to surveys, they tend to disappear into categories like "New Age" and "No Religious Preference." The Worldwide Heathen Census 2013 seeks to establish an approximate number of adherents through an anonymous survey with only one item: a pull-down menu where the respondent selects his or her home country. http://www.norsemyth.org/2013/10/worldwide-heathen-census-2013.html / by Norse Mythology

Odin

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Odin / The Allfather / by Norse Mythology

Vikings in America

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Vikings in America / They were here long before that Columbus guy. / by Norse Mythology

Indo-European Connections

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Indo-European Connections / To gain a deeper understanding of Norse mythology & religion, we must look to related traditions. / by Norse Mythology

Týr

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Týr / Týr is known to fans of so-called Viking metal, pagan metal and folk metal for blending harmony guitar parts with harmonized vocals, for adapting and arranging traditional Faroese melodies, and for basing lyrics and imagery almost completely on Norse mythology, legend and history. / by Norse Mythology

Vikings in Scotland

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Vikings in Scotland / As a proud MacLeod, I'm happy to tell you awesome things about Scottish Vikings. / by Norse Mythology

Interfaith

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Interfaith / Are followers of the Old Way welcome in the so-called "interfaith" movement? / by Norse Mythology

Gnomes

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Gnomes / Say "hello" to my little friend! / by Norse Mythology

Norse Goddesses

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Norse Goddesses / Remember the ladies! / by Norse Mythology

Wagner Project

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Wagner Project / The Wagner Project is for those with an interest in the work of Richard Wagner. We are focused not only on Wagner's musical works, but on the rich and intertwining interests that formed the background to his compositions – including German literature, Old Norse literature, religious studies, poetry, fairy tale, folklore, myth and theology. Visit facebook.com/RichardWagnerProject / by Norse Mythology

Thor World Tour

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Thor World Tour / Photographs of Thor all over the world. The Thunderer sure gets around... / by Norse Mythology

Nietzsche

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Nietzsche / Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900): The great philosopher had a lot to say about myth & religion. / by Norse Mythology

Norse Mythology Movies

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Norse Mythology Movies / To watch movies, TV shows & music videos based on Norse myth, subscribe (free) to NorseTube, The Norse Mythology Channel - youtube.com/user/NorseTube / by Norse Mythology

Iceland

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Iceland / The one country in the world where Ásatrú is the largest non-Christian religion. Skál! / by Norse Mythology

Freya

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Freya / The most glorious of the goddesses / by Norse Mythology

3D Vikings

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3D Vikings / Some archives & museums have started putting interactive 3D versions of their artefacts online. Pretty cool. / by Norse Mythology

Vikings

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Vikings / 'Nuff said. / by Norse Mythology

Trolls

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Trolls / The bane of the interwebs / by Norse Mythology

Vikings in Ireland

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Vikings in Ireland / Our Viking friends sure got around, didn't they? / by Norse Mythology

Vikings in England

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Vikings in England / Well, it wasn't really "England" at the time, was it? / by Norse Mythology

Runes

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Runes / Letters from the past. / by Norse Mythology

Amon Amarth

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Amon Amarth / Viking metal from Sweden / by Norse Mythology

Questions from Students

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Questions from Students / Students ask me things about Norse mythology. Sometimes I answer them. / by Norse Mythology

#BlameLoki

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#BlameLoki / Seriously. / by Norse Mythology

Sweden

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Sweden / Late adopters of Christianity. / by Norse Mythology

Michael Moorcock

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Michael Moorcock / Named one of "The 50 greatest British writers since 1945" by The Times, he's the creator of Elric of Melniboné, Corum Jhaelen Irsei, Dorian Hawkmoon, Erekosë, Jerry Cornelius & von Bek.
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Heathen Revival

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Heathen Revival / Native faith traditions are being revived in many countries. The Old Way is coming back! / by Norse Mythology

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