THE LONE VIKING AT STAMFORD BRIDGE (NORSE)

The lone Viking was an unnamed berserker warrior who is remembered in the Viking sagas for his impressive last stand at the Battle of Stamford Bridge, between the Norwegian Vikings led by Harald Hardrada and the English army of Harold Godwinson.

Taking place during the Viking invasion of England, Harald and his vikings were suddenly attacked by a large army led by Harold in an effort to free York from the occupation of the Vikings.

Left unarmed and unprepared, Harald tried to regroup his surprised army and retreat back to form a defensive line. As they fall back, the only barrier standing between the English and the unprepared Vikings was a small wooden bridge.

Unfortunately for the English, Harald sent his berserker to guard that bridge and buy Harald time to arm and ready his army.

Filled with bloodlust by drinking his potion and praying to Odin, the berserker took on the whole English army only by himself (which numbered 15,000).

The English charged the Viking to gain access to Harald Hadrada, but the berserker killed many of them with his great axe and sword.

He held the bridge for a considerable amount of time, and killed over 40 English soldier single-handedly.

The berserker however, finally succumbed to the English when a soldier rowed to the bottom of the bridge, and stabbed the viking in the groin, mortally wounding him.

The Vikings were soon defeated when the English poured into their position.

His sacrifice was in vain, as Harald Hadrada and many of his vikings were soon slain afterwards, marking the end of the Viking Age.

https://hubpages.com/education/The-Lone-Viking-Warrior-on-Stamford-Bridge

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Stamford_Bridge

The only thing that annoys me is, that she presents that little figurine from Lejre as depicting Odin instead of Frigga or Freya.
https://youtu.be/Fm2hvNOfkrA?si=7lkf_4x0kj379z1e

May Odin inspire you , May Freyja guide you, May Thor give you strength , May Tyr give you bravery, May Loki handle your enemies and blessed be.

For those Heathens in the Northeast of the USA, if you are interested in Traditional Heathenry (basically Germanic tribal "religion" for people descended from the Germanic/Nordic tribes) please look into the Irminfolk Odinist Community and their annual Folkish Summer Hallowing events in the late summer. It is an event held in NE Pennsylvania with members travelling from all over the US and world to attend. The universalist pagans will label groups like this "Nazis," because they don't want us to know the Truth about our culture and they want you to stay away from connecting with our Ancestors and Old Gods, Old Ways of life. Instead, they want you to believe our Ancestors were shield maidens and rainbow Vikings, full of diversity and inclusion, and all that modern jazz we know to be garbage and BS. In 2025, for possibly the first time anywhere in the world, all three of our main Gods will be reunited in Idol form when the Irminfolk unveil Odin and Thor, finally joined by Freyr. These deities are nearly 6 ft. tall and gilded in gold. It will be amazing to be in Their presence. Join me, my friends! If anyone has questions or would like more info, just ask here or DM me.

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Do you think Wodan and Odin are the same god? Why or Why not?

In Norse mythology, Friday is a sacred day dedicated to the mighty goddess Frigg (or Frigga), wife of Odin and mother of Baldr. Frigg is revered as the goddess of love, marriage, fertility, and foresight, the ultimate protector of families and homes. She holds the power of prophecy, though even she couldn’t always change the future.
The very name "Friday" comes from "Frigg's Day," a tribute to her influence, which is echoed in languages like "Freitag" in German and "vrijdag" in Dutch.
In some traditions, Friday also honors Freyja, the goddess of love, beauty, fertility, and war. Though different from Frigg, Freyja shares similar powers and also has ties to death and the afterlife.
Friday in Norse lore is a celebration of feminine power, love, beauty, and the deep mysteries of life. It's a day to honor these goddesses who embody strength, protection, and transformation.

Let's talk Laugardagr, being clean and having hygiene.
I'll start with, I apologize if this offends you for some reason, as unfortunately it has before.

I commonly see the days of the week posted quite regularly in Norse Pagan groups,
Sunnadagr
Manadagr
Tyrsdagr
Odinsdagr
Thorsdagr
Friggsdagr
And
Saturns Day.
Wait thats not right...
I see this all the time, everyone puts Saturns Day, and the entirety of Laugardagr is just tossed to the side.
So today, the reason i want to speak on it, of course is knowledge, since many people dont know of Laugardagr.

Laugardagr is Wash Day. The day to get clean, wash yourself, wash your clothes. And just be clean, because that was an important thing to the culture. The Norse people, Vikings ect, weren't dirty hobos. They valued their cleanliness. And so should you.
And this is why I prefaced the beginning with the sorry if this offends, because in my experience, going to events, Blóts, festivals ect. I see, and have met so many Norse Pagans that only have a fantasy concept of a Viking, being a barbarian, with unkempt hair and beard, covered in dirt, and is tbe ultimate man who doesn't need no baths! I've even met some who have directly told me "Im a Viking, Im a man so I don't need to do all that gay shit". While smelling like unwashed scrotum and feces.
Of course majority of this is men, but I've seen it with women too in all the Norse Pagan and Viking things I've attended. It's baffling.
So remember, Laugardagr (Saturday), the day to clean yourself and freshen up. Though in today's time most of us have the convenience to clean up each day and always be presentable. Comb your beard, brush your hair, throw on some deodorant, make yourself presentable, and "Be a Viking" and tackle your days everyone, and remember our ancestors valued their cleanliness.

Bro WTF is this how are you gonna be pro Loki and and have connections with Odin like what read the Eddas people

...A difficult period is approaching, a period when Fire is against Fire, us against them. As soon as the white Aesir Heimdall, the son of Nine Mothers, blows his golden horn, Gjallarhorn, and until the days of Yule’s gathering of the volhvs, this battle will continue, and the strongest must win.
On the night of Yule, the right to punish the apostates and honor the heroes is sacred to the gods. The great cavalcade of horsemen rushes through the air, and the black dogs, heart-rendingly, proclaim its approach while choking on their own barking.
It is not only Odin and the gods of his pantheon who are involved in this race. Now you can see all those who have been betrayed by those they trusted. The gods, who have given people honors and knowledge, have given them protection and strength, on that night call to account those who not only failed to save and multiply the gifts of the gods, but also gave them away to the invaders voluntarily...

Ksenia Menshikova