Old Norse religion, also known as Norse paganism, is a branch of Germanic religion which developed during the Proto-Norse period, when the North Germanic peoples separated into distinct branches. It …

The Vikings practised a polytheistic religion that blended ritual, myth, and community tradition. Their gods occupied a divine realm called Asgard, and they imagined it connected to the human world, …

Sep 20, 2025 · Viking religion was a living faith, grounded in myth and ritual, filled with awe, dread, and wonder at the mysteries of existence. At its heart, Viking spirituality revolved around a pantheon of …

Aug 21, 2019 · Beginning more than 1,000 years ago, the Viking Age was a time of religious change across Scandinavia. The story is a long and complex one, but utterly fascinating at the same time. …

Jul 6, 2024 · In the very simplest terms, it is a type of pagan religion. Sometimes known as heathenry, Norse Paganism is based on the old religion. People in Scandinavia practiced it long before …

Old Norse religion during the Viking Age was multifaceted and differed from the modern perception of Ásatrú. People followed local customs, known as sidr, even as Christianity began to gain a foothold …

The Vikings’ original religion was the pagan and polytheistic Old Norse religion, which can be traced back to about 500 BCE in what is now Denmark. As Christianity took hold in Scandinavia, beginning …

The religion of the Vikings was a rich and complex system of beliefs centred around a pantheon of gods, spirits, and supernatural forces. It shaped every aspect of Viking life, from daily routines to warfare, …

Nov 18, 2021 · The Vikings had no religious texts – as everything spread through oral tradition – and few temple-like buildings. Instead, natural features such as groves and rivers were deemed sacred and …

The Vikings’ belief in the Norse gods was of significance to almost all activities – in everyday life or for warriors in battle. They therefore sacrificed to the gods to obtain their goodwill.