Viking King – How Was He Elected And What Was Expected From Him?

Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – In Viking society, kings were the most influential people, but having the highest social status was ᴀssociated with responsibilities and particular requirements. Unlike pharaohs, Viking kings were not considered divine or unique. Travis Fimmel as Ragnar Lothbrok in the TV series Vikings. Credit: History Channel – Copyright, fair use. Ragnar […]

The Wild Hunt – Danger Of Seeing The Phantom Army Of Odin

Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – The Wild Hunt is a well-known folklore story in Northern Europe. It is said that seeing the Wild Hunt is dangerous because it is a warning of a coming disaster or the death of the person who witnessed the ghost riders crossing the skies. Over the centuries, many authors have […]