“Yael wanted to be like the Valkyrie maidens in the old Norse lore. Winged women who rode to war on the backs… — Ryan Graudin Copy Share Image
“Viking is a term—thought to have its root in the old Norse vika, meaning “to go off”—for Scandinavians who left their native… — Mark Kurlansky Copy Share Image
“Since moving to Valhalla, I'd learned an impressive number of Old Norse cusswords. Meinfretr translated as something like stinkfart, which was, naturally,… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“The name of Ragnar's third wife was Aslaug (Aslög). Aslaug was said to be the daughter of the legendary Norse hero Sigurd… — Njord Kane Copy Share Image
You don't have to try to be contemporary. You are already contemporary. What one has in mythology is being evolved all the… — Jorge Luis Borges Copy Share Image
In the ninth and tenth centuries the Vikings invaded Britain from Scandinavia and settled in large numbers. Their language, which we call… — Larry Trask Copy Share Image
The very first idea I ever had about making a film... my first thought about ever being a filmmaker was when I… — Mel Gibson Copy Share Image
“...to limit the meaning of Aslan simply to lion from Turkish is to miss its deep northern resonances and the song of… — Anne Hamilton Copy Share Image
Sometimes, looking at the many books I have at home, I feel I shall die before I come to the end of… — Jorge Luis Borges Copy Share Image
“That thing the nature of which is totally unknown to you is usually what you need to find, and finding it is… — Rebecca Solnit Copy Share Image
“(...) Some fairy lore makes a clear division between good and wicked types of fairies — between those who are friendly to… — Terri Windling Copy Share Image
“...it was not considered right for a man not to drink, although drink was a dangerous thing. On the contrary, not to… — Eoghan Odinsson Copy Share Image
“The word Viking comes from the Old Norse word “víkingr,” a term which meant to go raiding and it wasn't always by… — Njord Kane Copy Share Image
“The word "lost" comes from the Old Norse "los," meaning the disbanding of an army, and this origin suggests soldiers falling out… — Rebecca Solnit Copy Share Image
“Legend has it that many of the raids conducted on England, Francia and Frisia during this time were led by Ragnar Lodbrok… — Njord Kane Copy Share Image
“Oh yes. I was telling you about my research into the old Norse sagas- the mythology of ancient Scandinavia. Have you read… — Karen Chance Copy Share Image
“Wow," said Samirah as we approached the dock. "You're right, Alex. That ship is really yellow." I sighed. "Not you, too." Alex… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
