Valhalla: Norse Gods & Runes

Hail to Vár (or Vór), a Norse goddess associated with overseeing oaths, vows, and other private agreements made between couples. She is good to invoke as a show of trustworthiness, but she may punish the oath-breakers who don't keep their word. 🖼 "Her oath" by Corey McGill.

The shield wall (or shield-burgh, Old Norse: Skjaldborg) was a formidable tactic used by various people, from Vikings to Anglo-Saxons. This powerful formation showcased the strength of unity in battle, turning the tide in even the toughest of situations. #History #Medieval

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Praise mighty Þórr, the god of thunder who once faced the terrifying World Serpent with nothing but a fishing boat and his hammer. Blessed Þórsdagr twitter, have a good Thursday and let no one question your abilities. 📸 "Twilight of the Thunder God" by Joseph Richard.

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In Old Norse society, honor was paramount. Claims against honor frequently led to duels or blood feuds as a means of resolving disputes and safeguarding reputation. Such violent feuds could endure for generations, unless settled through peace or a truce. 🖼 By Pierre Raveneau.

Mjǫllnir, the hammer belonging to the god Þórr, is used as a powerful weapon saving the gods many times, and will be taken by Þórr's sons (Móði and Magni) after Ragnarǫk. It was (and still is) also worn as a pendant during the Viking Age. Mjöllnir - Thor Hammer by InnerSpirit.

Berserkers, 'Berserkir' in Old Norse, were warriors who fought in a trance-like state, often howling and biting their shields, until they became weak and exhausted. They are often depicted wearing a 'bjarnarhǫfði' (a bear-head) and not wearing body armor. 🖼 By Jonathan Gebel.

Hail lady Frigg, wife of Óðinn, come Ragnarǫk Óðinn will fall and she will again experience another loss, this is the second grief of Frigg. Have a blessed Frjádagr and a good Friday twitter, do not hesitate to share your love for the gods. 📸 "Frigg" by Pascal Quidault.

Huginn ("thought"), Muninn ("memory"), are two ravens belonging to the highest god, Óðinn. These ravens provide Óðinn with information from all across the world, because of this he is also given the name, Hrafnaguð (Old Norse for "Raven-God" - "Hrafn-Guð") 🖼 By InnerSpirit.

The Jera ᛃ rune means year and harvest. This rune can represent a passage of time and abundance. Praise the Gods, and may your crops be plentiful. 📸 "Jera" by Alexandru Morariu.

Goði (ᚴᚬᚦᛁ), a prominent figure in Old Norse society and a religious leader in the Norse pagan faith. Goðar played a pivotal role in maintaining the religious traditions and beliefs of their community, and occasionally offered sacrifices to the Norse gods. 🖼 By J. L. Lund

Ymir's flesh was used to create earth, his blood the ocean, his bones the mountains, his hair the trees, and among others; his brain was used to create clouds in the blue sky above. It can be said that the clouds are Ymir's thoughts. 🖼 By Torgeir Fjereide.