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Website: 'Norse Mythology for Smart People'
This popular website, run by writer Dan McCoy, intends to provide "reliable, well-documented information on the fascinating mythology and religion of the Norse/Germanic peoples." It has a section on learning Old Norse.
The Stora Hammars I image stone
One of four early Viking-Age picture stones from Stora Hammars in Gotland, featuring scenes of battle, and imagery interpreted as having a mythical or religious referent. Dated to c. 550 - 799AD.For a series of high res images, see…
Grave goods on display in Museet Ribes Vikinger
Grave goods including a vessel, whetstone and beads from a grave where the individual was buried in a wooden coffin. Details about the exhibition can be found at http://www.ribesvikinger.dk/en/
Two grave urns on display in Museet Ribes Vikinger
Two grave urns from Ribe, one with comb and knife. Details about the exhibition can be found at http://www.ribesvikinger.dk/en/
Grave urn on display in Museet Ribes Vikinger
A Viking-Age grave urn with human remains from Ribe. Details about the exhibition can be found at http://www.ribesvikinger.dk/en/
Copy of a silver pendant (Odin?) on display in Museet Ribes Vikinger
A copy of a Viking-Age silver pendant excavated at Ribe, and interpreted as representing Odin. Details about the exhibition can be found at http://www.ribesvikinger.dk/en/
Replica of Church Portal from Hylestad Stave Church
Replica of the carvings of the portal to Hylestad stave church. The carvings show scenes from the Sigurd legend.
Gol Stave Church
Gol Stave Church was moved to the Folkemuseum in the late 19th century. Only about one third of the surviving church was used (those parts that were thought to be medieval). The church that stands at the Folkemuseum now was modelled on Borgund Stave…
Monument to Bishop Absalon at Højerup Kirke
A monument to the twelfth-century Danish Bishop (and Archbishop) Absalon, who played a key role in Danish territorial expansion and crusades against the Wends. The memorial features a viking-style ship. It is located in the grounds of Højerup Gamle…
Amber Thor's hammer
Amber Thor's hammer from Hedeby. It is currently exhibited in the Viking Museum Haithabu.
Rattles from the Oseberg burial
Rattles were found with each of the carved animal heads. Their function is uncertain, but it has been suggested that they might have been musical instruments, sleigh bells or cult objects used in religious rituals.
Exhibition on the Norse Gods and Religion in Dublinia
A photograph of an installation on the Norse gods and goddesses and pagan worship in Dublinia, one of many in the Viking section of the center. For more information, and to plan your visit, see http://www.dublinia.ie/
Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin
Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin, the oldest sections of which date from the 1230s, was founded c. 1030 by the Hiberno-Norse King Sitric (Sigtryggr) on this site. Christ Church stood on higher ground on the edge of the Viking settlement around Wood…
Information board outside Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin
An information board outside Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin, which refers to the founding of the first church on this site by the Hiberno-Norse King Sitric (or Sigtryggr) around the year 1030.
Image of Viking ships on the Sct. Catharinæ Brønd Fountain in Ribe
Image of Viking ships on this fountain designed by Anders Bundgaard, which depicts the development of the city of Ribe from its viking roots.
Image of Ansgar on the Sct. Catharinæ Brønd Fountain in Ribe
Depiction of Ansgar with his church on the fountain designed by Anders Bundgaard (801-65). Ansgar was a German missionary (later Archbishop of Hamburg, and later canonised) who was given permission to build the first church in Ribe by King Horik. He…
Statue of Ansgar outside Ribe Cathedral
Satue of Ansgar by artist Hein Heinsen, outside Ribe Cathedral. Ansgar (801-65) was a German missionary (later Archbishop of Hamburg, and later canonised) who was given permission to build the first church in Ribe by King Horik. He is known as the…
News: A Norse temple for the 21st century
An article about the resurgence of Norse paganism in Iceland.
News: Iceland to build first temple to Norse gods since Viking age
In early 2015 it was reported that a temple was to be built to the old Norse gods in Iceland.
Hurstwic: Religion in the Viking Age
This is the first in a series of presentations for the Hurstwic Heathen Study Group, an organization that meets monthly for informal presentations and discussions on topics of interest to heathens and to anyone with a passion for Norse-related…