Literature

The Tyrfing Saga: Sword, Bloodline, and Curse in Old Norse Tradition

Explore the Tyrfing Saga and its Gothic roots, from the cursed sword to real historical clashes between Goths and Huns, with insights from Jordanes’ Getica and saga sources.

The Völsunga Saga: Kinship, Betrayal, Honour and Heroism

Discover Völsunga saga, the Icelandic epic of Sigurd the Dragonslayer, Odin's intervention, and the cursed gold that shaped Norse legend.

The Poetic Edda: A Cornerstone of Norse Mythology and Literature

The Poetic Edda, also known as the Elder Edda, stands as one of the most significant sources of Norse mythology and Germanic heroic legends. This collection of Old Norse poems, composed by anonymou...

Norse Echoes in the Seven Kingdoms

In the vast, sprawling world of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire, echoes of the Norse sagas resound through the Seven Kingdoms and beyond. From the icy wastes beyond the Wall to the stor...