One of the very many things I enjoy about Ancient Icelandic literature is the insights into their culture that the language offers. In my Old Norse dictionary, for example, there is no word for harvest. There are, however, 9 different words for battle, 6 for smite, 5 for fight, 5 more for att...
Continue reading ...Thank the nine Gods that today is my rest day. Having very nearly passed out at freestyle wrestling last night, I fear I may be working too hard and eating too little. Frankly, there just aren't enough hours in the day... Then again, you try looking this guy in the face and telling him "I'm too t...
Continue reading ...This belt buckle was a 21st birthday present from my grandmother. It was purchased from the Viking Shop in Stockholm, where I stayed with my family in a converted prison. I've worn it pretty much every single day for 4.5 years. It was also the conversation starter by which I introduced myself to ...
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