VIKING TIMES
Celebrating all things Viking and Norse!!!
Welcome to the World of Vikings and Norse Mythology
Discover the rich history, legendary sagas, and powerful gods of the Viking Age. From Odin and Thor to epic battles and seafaring warriors, explore the myths, traditions, and culture that shaped the Norse world.
Unravel the mysteries of the Poetic Edda, the Prose Edda, and the heroic tales of Viking explorers. Learn about Yggdrasil, the great tree that connects the nine realms, and the fearsome creatures of Norse legend.
Whether you are fascinated by Viking warriors, ancient runes, or the prophecy of Ragnarök, this is your gateway to the past. Step into the world of the Norse and uncover the stories that still inspire today.
- Orkneyinga Saga Later Earls and the Decline of Norse PowerThe later sections of the Orkneyinga Saga describe a long and complex period in which Norse rule in Orkney gradually weakened, shaped by internal conflict, shifting loyalties, and increasing pressure from neighbouring powers. These chapters move away from the heroic consolidation of the earldom and instead focus on… Read more: Orkneyinga Saga Later Earls and the Decline of Norse Power
- Orkneyinga Saga The Building of St Magnus Cathedral and the Rule of Rognvald Kali Kolsson
The Orkneyinga Saga provides one of the fullest narrative accounts of medieval Orkney, blending history, memory, and storytelling. Among its most substantial episodes are the rule of Rognvald Kali Kolsson and the building of St Magnus Cathedral at Kirkwall. These sections describe a period of consolidation, ambition, and… Read more: Orkneyinga Saga The Building of St Magnus Cathedral and the Rule of Rognvald Kali Kolsson - Orkneyinga Saga The Conversion to ChristianityThe Orkneyinga Saga gives one of the clearest narrative accounts of how Christianity was established in Orkney, presenting the change as a political and social process rather than a sudden spiritual awakening. The saga was written in Iceland in the early thirteenth century, drawing on earlier oral traditions… Read more: Orkneyinga Saga The Conversion to Christianity
- Orkneyinga Saga The Power Struggles of the 10th and 11th CenturiesThe Orkneyinga Saga is one of the most important narrative sources for understanding power, conflict, and governance in the Norse world of the North Atlantic. Written in Iceland in the early 13th century, it records events that took place mainly during the 10th and 11th centuries, focusing on… Read more: Orkneyinga Saga The Power Struggles of the 10th and 11th Centuries
- Ahmad ibn Fadlan’s Funeral accountAhmad ibn Fadlan’s account is one of the most detailed contemporary descriptions of Norse funerary practice to survive, even though it comes from an outsider rather than from Norse tradition itself. Writing in the early tenth century, ibn Fadlan was an Arab diplomat and scholar who encountered a… Read more: Ahmad ibn Fadlan’s Funeral account
- Orkneyinga Saga The Earldom under Torf-Einar and His DescendantsFollowing the death of Rognvald Eysteinsson, the Earldom of Orkney passed to his son, Torf-Einar, one of the most influential early rulers in the islands’ Norse history. Torf-Einar earned his name from his mastery of peat cutting, a vital skill in the treeless Orkney landscape where peat served… Read more: Orkneyinga Saga The Earldom under Torf-Einar and His Descendants
