It simply means a very small stream or rivulet. In the North of England there’s a word of Old Norse origin that also means a small stream or brook: a beck. Beck is often used to refer to a brook ...

They’re arguing over who owns your shoes. Plus, we still use some of their Old Norse language today. Words like ‘egg’, ‘muck’ and ‘dirt’. Even some modern town names are based on ...

Amund Amund is a Norwegian name that comes from the Old Norse name Agmundr. It's a compound name made up of the elements ag, which means "awe," "fear," or "edge" (as in the edge of a blade), and ...

This online mythology course is an introduction to the religion of the Vikings as it is recorded in Old Norse and Scandinavian literature from the medieval period. You will learn about the different ...

Office hours: Mondays 12:30-1:30, in person. Mathias Nordvig (M.A. in Nordic languages and literatures, Aarhus University 2010, PhD in Old Norse mythology, Aarhus University, 2014) is assistant ...

Called 'Old Norse Sagas', these tales of heroes, warriors, epic adventures and amazing insights in to daily life all still seem highly relevant today. Written and narrated by Dr Janina Ramirez ...