Snorri Sturluson and the Silence of Lost Gods

How Norse Myth Survived by Accident—and What Was Lost Forever By D.W. Roach When modern readers think of Norse mythology, they often imagine a well-defined canon: Odin, Thor, Loki, Ragnarök—stories as fixed and authoritative as the Greek epics or the Bible itself. But this sense of completeness is an illusion. In truth, most of what … Continue reading Snorri Sturluson and the Silence of Lost Gods

Why You Can’t Be a Viking—But You Can Embrace Viking Heritage

By D.W. Roach The word “Viking” carries a powerful mystique today. It conjures images of longships cutting through icy seas, warriors with shields raised, and a culture steeped in myth and legend. But in the modern world, the term is often misunderstood. Many people take DNA tests, find even a fraction of Scandinavian ancestry, and … Continue reading Why You Can’t Be a Viking—But You Can Embrace Viking Heritage