The Cosmos
This cosmic ash tree held together the nine realms.
Yggdrasil
This one-eyed deity was a patron of kings and poets. He received half of the Einherjar slain in battle.
Oðinn (Odin)
This natural force regulated the material existence of and work on the typical Scandinavian farm.
The Seasons
This period of upheaval between 470 and 530 saw a growth in violence across Scandinavia and the depopulation of many communities.
The Late Migration Period Crisis
This object adorned the clothing of female heads of the household and symbolized her authority over the home.
Key
Much of our knowledge of the Norse cosmos and myths come from these two later texts.
The Prose and Poetic Eddas
This practice was performed by individuals and communities seeking to venerate gods, goddess, and "the Others" through sacrifice.
Blót
This form of connection between a man and a woman was viewed as less formal than a marriage.
Concubinage
This long-used symbol had been a staple of Scandinavian art since the Bronze Age. It suddenly vanishes in the archaeological record between 530 and 550.
The Sun
This food item was a staple of continental Europe, but rare in the Northern stretches of Scandinavia.
Grain / Cereals
This body of this primordial giant became Midgard.
Ymir
This terrifying dead Icelander, Glám, is an example of what Norse creature?
Draugr (the Undead)
This term referred to the average freeman.
Bóndi
This concept came to structure the social and political norms of Scandinavian society between 550 and 800.
This drink was highly prized and had mythological associations.
Mead
This cow stood as one of the first beings and licked the giant, Búri, out of the ice in Ginnungagap.
Auðumbla
The sounds, smells, and emotions of warfare were personified as these cosmic beings.
Valkyrja
This power--meaning "to bind"--was associated with women and granted them special roles in interactions with the Huldufólk.
Seiðr
This object was used to show loyalty.
Ring
This period of Scandinavian art (790-860) is the first stage of the Norse Art Style during the Viking Age.
Oseberg Style (790-860)
This squirrel traverses the trunk of the world tree spreading disinformation.
Ratatoskr
This symbol was formed of three interlocking triangles. It was associated with Oðinn, but its full meaning remains unknown today.
Valknut
This formal bond between non-blood relatives served as means to ensure mutual support between friends.
Vinátta
This term referred to a warband.
Hirð
This form of textile production used one needle and is a precursor to Crochet.
Nålebinding