Norse Collection (page 16)

Snowcapped peaks Woodfjord Svalbard Archipelago, Norway

Birds Instruct Sigurd
Part of the epic Nibelungenlied. Sigurd (Siegfried, having tasted dragons blood, can understand the birds who give him helpful instructions

Hennegraben of Windeck
The fairytale origin of the Hennegraben of windeck - a great trench. A witch gives a hen to the nephews of the Dean of Strassburg with which to make the trench

Vikings Approach
Viking ships approach the east Anglian coast of England, carrying Danish raiders to Britain

Knur & Spell Game
An enthralled crowd watch a game of Knur and Spell, traditionally played in the North of England from Medieval times, from the Norse nurspel ( ball game )

Charlemagnes Tomb
The emperor Otto III visits Charlemagnes tomb at Aachen, where he is supposed to be sleeping until his people shall have need of him once more

Myth / German and Norse
King Hejmer and Aslaug - as a wandering harpist

Orphir round church dating form the Norse period, Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

St. Olafs Norse church, Lunda Wick, built around 1200 and still used in 1785, graveyard has two memorial stones for Bremen merchants, who died in the 16th-century, Unst, Shetland Islands, Scotland

Pictish and Norse settlement, Brough of Birsay, Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Niorder & Skadi on their way to Noatun

Rhine Myth / Mauseturm
Der Mauseturm in the Rhein - the subject of legend

Rhinemaiden
A Rhinemaiden sees the Rhine- gold in danger

Eigel Shoots Apple
Eigel shoots the apple off his sons head

Fridthjof & Ingeborg
In order to see Ingeborg, his beloved, Fridthjof visits the court of her husband, King Ring, disguised as a salt miner. Ingeborg recognises him

Aslaug & Heimer
Aslaug (Aslog), the daughter of the Volsung Sigurd & the Valkyrie Brynhild, with her foster father Heimer who saved her, hiding her in the sound board of his harp

Ogers Feast

Grendels Mother
Beowulf has an underwater fight with the mother of the monster Grendel

Beowulf & Aschere
Beowulf finds the severed head of his comrade Aschere (a victim of Grendel the monster)

Odin Consults a Wolwa
Odin consults a wolwa, a seeress who can tell him his destiny

Loki as a Serpent
Loki, the trickster, in the form of a serpent

Thor and Skrymir
Thor spends the night in a strange building which turns out to be the glove of the giant Skrymir

Thor and Hymir go fishing for the World Serpent : they catch it, but Hymir, terrified, cuts the line, for which Thor, not unreasonably, kills him

VALKYRIES
Valkyries = Choosers of the Slain : warrior handmaidens of Odin, they select warriors who are destined to die, and escort them to Valhalla where they feast for evermore

Wotan, Balders Horse
Wotan heals Balders horse

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"Unveiling the Mystical World of Norse: A Journey Through Mythology and Legends" Embark on a captivating journey through the realms mythology, where ancient tales come to life. At the heart of this enchanting world stands Yggdrasil, the Tree of Life in Norse mythology, connecting all nine realms with its majestic branches. As we delve deeper into this mythical realm, we encounter Odin, the Allfather, seated upon his magnificent throne. His wisdom and knowledge are boundless as he gazes upon his dominion with an unwavering gaze. In Freya's chariot adorned with golden ornaments and pulled by mighty felines, she traverses the skies with grace and beauty. Her presence brings love and fertility to all who cross her path. The Beowulf manuscript page reveals heroic sagas that echo through time, recounting epic battles fought by valiant warriors against fearsome creatures from Nordic folklore. A Viking ship sails across treacherous seas; its sturdy frame carries brave explorers seeking new lands to conquer. These seafaring adventurers embody resilience and determination in their quest for glory. Lindisfarne Priory Stone J880193 bears witness to encounters between Vikings and early Christian settlers – a testament to cultural clashes that shaped history forever. Odin's loyal hounds accompany him on his journeys across vast landscapes. Their fierce loyalty mirrors their master's strength as they guard against any threat that may arise. Freia captivates our imagination as depicted by Rackham's artistry - her ethereal beauty radiating alongside mythical creatures amidst a backdrop of nature’s wonders. Myths intertwine when Freyja dons her necklace – Brísingamen – symbolizing desire and power entwined within one divine being. The allure it holds is irresistible yet harbors secrets untold. Witness Odin astride Sleipnir - an eight-legged horse capable of traversing the realms with unparalleled speed.