Danish scientists have found the oldest-known reference to the Norse god Odin. It is the first piece of evidence that Odin was worshipped as early as the 5th century. One of the experts who made the ...

Researchers have discovered that an ancient gold disc found in southern Denmark includes the earliest written reference to the Norse god Odin, revealing that he was worshiped up to 150 years earlier ...

There were some pretty unusual Viking rituals practiced from the late 8th century into the late 11th century. It’s no secret ...

Students of religion are routinely taught the well-known stories of Greek and Roman mythology, and a great many people know of Apollo and Zeus. Less well-known but still often studied are the earlier ...

Scholars of Scandinavian studies at the Cluster of Excellence are investigating cultural memories of pre-Christian Nordic paganism from the Middle Ages to the present day – “Brave explorers, strong ...

Vikings believed a goat whose udders produced an endless supply of beer waited for them in the afterlife. Rating: True (About this rating?) Context: A goat that serves fallen Viking warriors in the ...