Top 5 Things all Men Want in Life
Every man is born with potential for greatness within him. From honor to legacy, a mans lifespan is about embracing certain timeless values that inspire men to become great men among all men. I want to mention the five central things that men want out of life. This is true for myself and every […]
What was the Philosophy of the Norse Vikings?
The Icelandic sagas, a timeless literary treasures of medieval Scandinavia, offer profound insights into the philosophy of the Norse people. These narratives capture the essence of honor, resilience, and the inevitability of fate, while grappling with the moral complexities of human existence. Written during the 13th and 14th centuries, the sagas provide a window […]
Norse values as told in the Sagas
The “Sagas” are the old Icelandic sagas, which are a remarkable body of medieval literature that chronicles the lives, struggles, and values of the people in old Norse society. Written in the 13th and 14th centuries but set in the 9th-11th centuries in the current Nordic countries, they provide a rich tapestry of themes […]
On the importance of friends
Friends. What are friends? Do we need friends? Who are your friends? Who are they really and what makes them your friends? I have been asking myself these questions lately, as I am transforming my life from one stage to the other, making drastic changes to myself, my habits, my job and the overall use […]
The Old Norse views on going Viking raiding
To the Norse, going on a Viking raid (Old Norse: “leggjast í víking”) was more than just a seasonal job in summer, it was a rite of passage for young men, a test of courage, and a path to wealth and reputation. You could say that “going Viking” was the earliest form of a […]
What can we learn from the Norse attitude to overthinking
In the Viking Age, hesitation could mean your death in many cases. The Norse valued decisive action, whether in battle, trade, or leadership and viewed excessive deliberation as a weakness. Their sagas and proverbs are filled with warnings against the paralysis of overthinking, urging instead a balance of instinct, wisdom, and courage. From Odin’s […]
Old Norse views on the importance of family
To the Norse, family was more than just kinship, it was the foundation of survival, reputation, and legacy. In the harsh landscapes of the Nordics, where winter could kill as easily as a blade, loyalty to one’s family meant the difference between life and death. But Viking families were not just about blood ties; […]