Yule, or Jól in Norse, was an ancient festival celebrating the winter solstice and marking the return of the longer days after the shortest day of the year. Observed in late December, it was one of ...

The God of War series is all about reimagining ancient mythology. While the series originated in Greece — pitting main character Kratos against a slightly more monstrous take on Zeus, Poseidon, and ...

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As he did in Gods and Goddesses of the Ancient Maya, Leonard Everett Fisher continues to explore mythology in Gods and Goddesses of the Ancient Norse. Set against bold portraits, informative passages ...

Carolyne Larrington has recently published a book on Norse Myths with Thames and Hudson. This is mentioned in the article. The Norse gods are back and ready for a new generation in acclaimed fantasy ...

In a world where biblical names reign supreme, some parents are starting to open up to goddess names. Just take one look at Megan Fox and MGK, who named their baby girl Saga after the Norse goddess of ...

REYKJAVIK, Iceland (RNS) — Dedicated to the whole pantheon of Norse gods and nature spirits, the temple will serve followers of the second-largest faith in the country. REYKJAVIK, Iceland (RNS) — With ...