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Thor's Hammer

Echoes of History

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Thor's Hammer and the Viking Invasion of North Umbria

This chapter delves into the significance of Thor's hammer, Mjolnir, in Norse mythology and how it played a role in the Viking invasion of North Umbria. It also explores the violence of the Vikings, their disregard for holy sites, and the infighting among the Saxon Kingdoms that contributed to their invasion. The chapter ends with a chilling mention of the brutal torture inflicted by Ivar and his brothers on King Osbeth through the blood eagle.

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