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Spending Yule with an ettin
An excerpt from the Legendary Chronicle
Dec 19, 2025
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The sign of victory
The situation is dire for the Danes toward the close of Bjarkamál: Grim-faced Geats have overrun the defenses of Lejre, king Rolf has fallen in suitably…
Sep 29, 2025
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The níðstǫng in Gesta Danorum
Implement of terror, object of ridicule.
Sep 10, 2025
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Wordplay in the story of Amleth
About a decade ago, I worked as a custodian at a castle that had been turned into a museum.
Aug 26, 2025
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The Lay of Helga
Translation and commentary
Jul 2, 2025
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Crested helmets and grim-faced Geats in Lejre
A spectacular gilded helmet fragment has recently been found near Lejre, proof that the crested helmets of warrior elites once thought exclusive to…
Apr 11, 2025
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A 19th century runic charm against blood-drinking worms
Evald Tang Kristensen didn’t hesitate to steal a grimoire from Erik's desk—one filled with red runes used in charms against worms. These magical…
Mar 27, 2025
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Thor's crushing blows
Parallels in saga literature
Mar 25, 2025
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