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MOIRAI - Blood treasure, woven fates - TrailerThis is a short video to introduce MOIRAI's latest concert project on the Old Norse poetic Edda. More information can be found here:…
Conference Presentation: Christina Lee, ‘ Forged in Hekla’ s Ashes: Old Norse Myths and German Unification’Christina Lee (University of Nottingham), ‘ Forged in Hekla’ s Ashes: Old Norse Myths and German Unification’. Chaired by Matthias Egeler.…
Conference Presentation: Richard North, ‘ More Vikings in Spain: Jómsvíkinga saga and a scene in For Whom the Bell Tolls’Richard North (UCL), ‘ More Vikings in Spain: Jómsvíkinga sagaand a scene in For Whom the Bell Tolls’. Chaired by Sarah Baccianti. Presentation at the…
Freya of Göteborg - expedition shipFreya af Göteborg [Freya of Gothenburg]. Charter expedition ship with highest ice class for Arctic/Antarctic sea ice. Owner: Rederi AB Origo/Origo…
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…
Asgard Bestattungen (Funeral Home) in BerlinThe Asgard Besttatungen has three branches in Berlin - this photo was taken on Schönhauser Allee. It is not clear if the company promotes Asatru faith…
Poster of 1998 production of Wagner's GötterdämmerungGötterdämmerung ('Twilight of the Gods' - a mistranslation of Ragnarök) is the final Opera of Wagner's 'Ring Cycle' based on the Old Norse myth cycle.…
Snaptun StoneSnaptun stone is tuyère which protect the bellows from a heat of a blacksmith's forge. It has been found on a beach near Snaptun, Demark. On the stone…
Viking SchnapsViking Schnaps is an alcoholic drink available in various flavours that are named for the Norse gods. Its tagline is 'Pure natural drink for real…
Loki Mountain BikeThe Loki mountain bike, named for the Norse god, is marketed as being like Loki in that it can be all things to all people.
Kayak Pyranha LokiA kayak model named for Loki.
Thor MotocrossProtective gear and clothing for Motocross. Branded with the name of Thor, but there is no explanation for the choice on the site.
Odin - IT Cloud ServicesAn IT company trading on the name of Odin. Nothing on the website explains why they have chosen the Norse god's name for their company.
Freya LingerieThe Freya brand of lingerie makes more sense than some examples of appropriation of Norse themes.
TYR SwimwearTYR swimwear, because sport is war! A range of swim- and sportswear named for the Norse god of war.
Ymir Sanitary WareA company making sanitary ware that appears to be named for the Norse giant Ymir.
Liebig Company Advert for Meat Extract using FreyaLiebig Company used a series of images of Old Norse gods and heroes to advertise their meat products in the late nineteenth century, some influenced…
Zeus vs Thor. Epic Rap Battles of History Season 4.'A true hero isn't measured by the size of his strength, but by the size of his heart.'
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Snorra Edda: Seminar Questions - Two Myths of MisallianceSeminar questions about the role of misalliance in Gylfaginning, Skáldskaparmál and Skírnismál with specific reference to Njörðr and Freyr.
Snorra Edda: Seminar Questions - Myth and Snorra EddaSeminar questions about the role of myth and mythology in Snorra Edda.