Most stories of the Vikings and their gods focus on men. It’s time for the women to take centre stage: from giantesses to bad ...

One of the earliest Norse myths depicts the so-called god of thunder in women’s clothing. Far from undermining Thor’s power, the story speaks volumes about how the Vikings understood humour and the go ...

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