Nine Worlds of Norse Mythology
Norse Cosmology contains ‘nine homeworlds’ (Níu Heimar in Old Norse) in which all beings inhabit. These worlds are centered on the World Tree, Yggdrasil, which lies at the centre of the cosmos. E…
Viking Odins Raven Torc Ring in Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Viking Torc Ring With Odins Ravens. Hand antiqued to show off carving. Can make any size. Handmade in our shop. "Thought and Remembrance" Ask for a custom listing if you would like to add gemstones eyes Suggestions: Black onyx, moonstones, red garnets... Pictures do not do this ring justice. Read reviews.... Thanks for looking! Important: Please SPECIFY ring size in “customer notes” when you order. This way all the information is together and visible to me.
John Bauer's Die Göttersage der Väter Illustrations
"Freya and Svipdag" -- Norse mythology illustration by John Bauer
Asgard (land of the Aesir gods, containing within Valhalla- final resting place of warrior dead)
Hel Norse goddess of death. Daughter of Loki.Ruler of Hell located in Niflheim.
Rune stone, Jursta, Södermanland, Sweden
Runestone (Sö 250) in Jursta. The inscription says: "Gynna raised this stone in memory of Saxe, Halvdan's son". Behind the rune stone is a farmstead. Runsten (Sö 250) i Jursta. Ristningen säger: "Gynna reste denna sten efter Saxe, Halvdans son". Bakom runstenen syns en bondgård. Parish (socken): Ösmo Province (landskap): Södermanland Municipality (kommun): Nynäshamn County (län): Stockholm Photograph by: Erik Brate Date: c. 1900 Format: Glass plate negative Persistent URL…
Rune stone, Harg, Uppland, Sweden
Runestone (U 448) at Harg. The inscription says: "Igul and Björn had the stone raised in memory of Torsten, their father". Runsten (U 448) vid Hargs gård. Ristningen säger: "Igul och Björn lät resa stenen efter Torsten sin fader". Parish (socken): Odensala Province (landskap): Uppland Municipality (kommun): Sigtuna County (län): Stockholm Photograph by: Erik Brate Date: 1910-1911 Format: Glass plate negative Persistent URL: kmb.raa.se/cocoon/bild/show-image.html?id=16001000182024 Read more…