This chapter explores the terrifying nature of valkyries in Norse mythology and contrasts it with their distorted portrayal in popular media. It delves into the concept of Igrasil, the evergreen ash tree that connects different realms in Norse mythology, and highlights the significance of sacred trees in ancient Germanic religion.
Pagan Viking Sea Kings spend the 10th and 11th centuries morphing into Christian monarchs. But with rulers like Harald Bluetooth and Svein Forkbeard it's debatable whether things will be any less horrific for Scandinavia's neighbors