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Viking Map with Old Norse Placenames

Posted on January 28, 2019 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

Great map including the world as per the Vikings, and their placenames for all the locations. http://thedockyards.com/map-viking-world-placenames-old-norse-language

Tagged with: ancient, history, map, norse, old, old norse, travel, viking
Posted in History, Travel

Take A Gander At The Family Trees Of Egyptian, Greek, And Norse Gods

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

Nifty mythology-based infographics present the family trees of the Egyptian, Greek, and Norse gods and goddesses. Source: Take A Gander At The Family Trees Of Egyptian, Greek, And Norse Gods

Tagged with: belief, chart, egyptian, family, genealogy, greek, history, myth, mythology, norse, tree
Posted in History, pagan

Great new review of Misfortune of Vision by the Historical Novel Society!

Posted on May 1, 2018 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

The lovely folks at The Historical Novel Society just posted a wonderful new review of Misfortune of Vision, book #4 in The Druid’s Brooch Series. . “Thoroughly researched, the novel brims with a magnetic appeal to lovers of Irish medieval history.…

At Fate’s Door by Nicole Merchant

Posted on February 3, 2018 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

Mark your calendars, set a reminder, because tomorrow is the day! At Fate’s Door will be live! Grab that copy and find out just what happens with Lex and Brie in the final book of The Guardians Eyes! Haven’t read…

Tagged with: at fate's door, author, book, ebook, fantasy, greek, legend, myth, newrelease, news, nicole merchant, norse, roman, the guardian's eyes, viking
Posted in Writing

Unleash your inner Viking!

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

https://www.lonelyplanet.com/news/2017/11/27/icelandic-portrait-studio-unleash-inner-viking/ At Gudmann Thor’s workplace in Reykjavik, clients rage towards him with a massive Viking sword. Every day.

Tagged with: history, iceland, icelandic, norse, photo, photography, tourism, tourist, travel, viking
Posted in History, pagan, Travel

Huldufolk: Supernatural Creatures Hiding in Iceland | Ancient Origins

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Green Dragon Artist — Leave a comment

In Icelandic folklore, the Huldufólk (meaning hidden people) are like elves. These beings are also said to be very similar to human beings, and live in little houses in the rocks. Source: Huldufolk: Supernatural Creatures Hiding in Iceland | Ancient…

Tagged with: ancient, belief, believe, druid, elves, faerie, fairy, hidden, history, huldufolk, iceland, icelandic, magic, magical, norse, old, pagan, people, religion, religious, tradition, traditional, viking, wicca
Posted in History, pagan, Travel

7 Viking festivals to let loose your inner warrior

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Green Dragon Artist — 4 Comments

What’s summer without a goblet of mead and battle reenactments? Source: 7 Viking festivals to let loose your inner warrior

Tagged with: ancient, festival, fun, norse, travel, viking
Posted in Travel

Stunning Isolation – Isle of Lewis, Scotland

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Green Dragon Artist — 2 Comments

Up along the northwest coast of Scotland, a small group of islands hug the coast. In total, these are called the Hebrides. The Outer Hebrides consist of the Isles of Lewis and Harris (really one island), North Uist, Benbecula, South…

Tagged with: ancient, archealogy, architecture, art, celtic, coast, coastline, guide, history, norse, photography, scotland, scottish, standing stone, stone, tourism, travel, traveling, viking
Posted in History, Photography, Travel, Writing