Wherever they went, Vikings turned to runes to express both the poetic ... also has its own distinct meaning often connected with Norse mythology (see clickable alphabet at left).

According to historians and experts in Norse mythology, the Vikings believed that runes were imbued with the energy of the gods and could influence people's destinies. Power Runes and Their ...

Discovered in Norway in 1906, the Oseberg ship (above), the best preserved Viking ship ever found, reveals its Norse shipbuilders' graceful construction style. Next, the boatbuilders affixed ...

this tattoo depicts Fenrir with Nordic runes or Viking symbols. It symbolises loyalty, bravery, and respect for Norse traditions. The inking often includes additional Viking motifs like axes or ...

The Vikings were Norse people who came from an area called ... but Vikings did use runes. There is writing from the 13th century that records stories handed down by word-of-mouth for centuries.

The Vikings were Norse people who came from an area called ... but Vikings did use runes. There is writing from the 13th century that records stories handed down by word-of-mouth for centuries.