#Viking myths

[er-cryptid]

Typhus in Saga-Era Iceland

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[atrumvox]

The Son of Thor Who Saved His Father at Just Three Days Old!

Did you know that Thor has three legendary children? Discover who they are and what makes them extraordinary!

Did you know that Thor, the god of thunder, has three unique children? Magni, with his superhuman strength, saved his father as a newborn. Móði, the embodiment of courage, is destined to lead the new world after Ragnarök. Þrúðr, his valkyrie daughter, is a warrior as powerful as she is captivating. Each of them represents a divine quality that makes them essential to Asgard's fate. Get ready to uncover their deeds and their roles in the most epic Norse legends!

[ofmossandmagick]

Beloved Sigyn, steadfast goddess,

Keeper of patience and quiet strength,

You who endured with grace amidst sorrow,

I call upon you now in these turbulent times.

Guide me with your unwavering resolve,

That I may stand firm in my values and purpose.

Teach me the art of quiet perseverance,

To hold steady when chaos threatens to overwhelm.

Shield my heart from the venom of despair,

As you shielded your love with boundless devotion.

Help me act with wisdom and compassion,

So that I may be a protector for others in need.

Bless me with your calm presence,

That I may find peace in the storm,

And courage to endure until brighter days come.

In gratitude and respect, I honor your name,

Sigyn, goddess of devotion and strength.

Stay with me now and always.

[chrissabug]

Freyja's Quest

Frreyja, goddess of war, beauty, fertility and magic is the very first artwork as the page for January 2025 in the Mythic Calendar.🗓️ chrissabug.com

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[madcat-world]

Sea Serpent - Detkef

[gingersnaptaff]

Hey, hey, hey!!! Excellent video about fantasy authors misappropriating Welsh, Irish, and Scottish for their works!!

https://youtu.be/58-1EOObzso?si=hzfb2TwzvMJ3hm66

[loki-was-framed]

I love the implications of this throwaway line in Loki Season 2.

[ezekiellsplayground]

More progress on the norse viking blackwork. This is soooo incredibly complicated I had to start reading the pattern on the ipad so I could zoom in on the complex areas.

[synindoodles]

— The Tale of Ragnar Lothbrok — An illustrated, handwritten book project I did for university - it tells the story of Ragnar as a legendary viking figure but also of those that were later associated and mixed with the original myth, such as Reginherus, Ragnall Ua Ímairr and Ragnar's famous sons according to legend aka Ivarr The Boneless, Bjorn Ironside, Halfdan "Hvítserk" Ragnarsson and Sigurd Snake-In-The-Eye. I did, however, mix history and myth with History Vikings' depiction of some of these characters, though what is written in each page is based on several articles I found about these people and not in the show's version of them. I'll be posting the rest of these sections separately in the coming weeks so you can also see each drawing in HQ 🤭

[er-cryptid]

Viking Age

-- lasted from 793 to 1066 CE

-- starts with the raid on Lindisfarne

-- ends with the Norman invasion of England

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[annachum]

Literally giving myth! Loki x Sigyn vibes

[demorta]

Thor in Drag

Thor, with the help of Loki and the goddesses, in myths, is said to have dressed in drag as a bride to re-obtain his hammer from Thrymr in the poem Thrymskivitha. Drag has been an art form and entertained us for centuries. Drag is power 🏳️‍🌈💪

[ofmossandmagick]

Mighty Thor,

Guardian of Midgard,

Wielder of Mjölnir,

Stand with us as we navigate these dark and uncertain times.

We stand amidst storms of injustice,

Where freedoms falter and hearts grow heavy.

We ask for your strength,

To shield the oppressed,

To strike down the chains of tyranny,

And to awaken courage in the hearts of all.

Guide us with your steadfastness,

Teach us to be defenders of the weak,

And protectors of the truth.

As you battle the forces of chaos,

Stand with us in our fight for what is right.

May your thunder echo through the hearts of those who bring harm,

And may your protection be a sanctuary for the vulnerable.

Thor, protector of humanity,

Watch over us as we strive to honor justice and compassion,

And grant us the resilience to stand firm in the face of adversity.

Hail Thor,

Champion of the righteous,

Guardian of Midgard.

[atomic-chronoscaph]

Men, Maiden and Myths - art by Nestor Redondo (1979)

[mecthology]

Yggdrasil’s Mischievous Messenger: Ratatoskr.

His name, which translates to "drill-tooth" or "bore-tooth," has intrigued scholars for centuries, sparking debates about its true meaning.

The eagle and the serpent symbolize two powerful, opposing forces, and Ratatoskr races up and down the world tree, carrying their messages—usually spreading gossip and stirring up trouble between them.

Ratatoskr's role shows how chaos, communication, and misinformation can spread, proving that even a small creature like a squirrel can cause big problems among mighty beings. Some even suggest that his behavior mirrors that of real squirrels in Europe, whose calls sound like they're spreading malicious gossip.

Follow @mecthology for more mythological info.

[loki-was-framed]

One-on-one cage match, no-holds-barred, powers versus powers and cunning versus cunning.