Forgotten Viking Legends

Forgotten Viking Legends brings together the lesser-known tales of Norse mythology—stories that lived in the margins of the sagas, whispered beside the great pillars of Odin, Thor, Loki, and Ragnarök. These are the myths rarely told, yet they shaped the imagination of the North as much as the thunder of Mjölnir or the ravens of the All-Father. Here you will find the tale of Hrungnir, the giant with a heart of stone shattered by Thor's hammer; of Sköll and Hati, the wolves who chase the sun and moon across the sky; of Gefjon, the goddess who carved Denmark from the land of Sweden; of Kvasir's blood, brewed into the Mead of Poetry that grants the gift of verse. You will walk with Hervor, the warrior maiden who dared to claim the cursed sword Tyrfing; sail with Thor as he hooks the World Serpent; and tremble through Fimbulvetr, the Great Winter before the end. You will witness Hildr, who revived the dead each night to fight again, and Vidar, the silent avenger who killed Fenrir with a shoe made of scraps. Finally, you will enter the hall of Hel, half-living, half-dead, keeper of all who fall outside the halls of heroes. These are not the tales of triumph, but of endurance. They are stories of cunning, of sorrow, of curses, and of hope. They remind us that myth is not only thunder and apocalypse—it is also silence, patience, hunger, longing, and the strange truths that hide in shadows. Accompanied by black-and-white illustrations in the style of ancient manuscripts and a striking full-color cover, Forgotten Viking Legends revives these half-forgotten stories for modern readers. More than myth, they are parables of human nature, mirrors of a world still haunted by wolves that chase the light, swords that demand blood, and winters that never end. For lovers of Norse mythology, folklore, and timeless storytelling, this collection offers a journey into the lesser-lit corners of the northern imagination—where whispers echo longer than shouts, and even forgotten tales leave their mark.