Gunnhild—often remembered as Gunnhild “Mother of Kings”—stands at the dark heart of early Norwegian politics, where family, vengeance, and legitimacy were sharper than any sword. The problem is that much of what we “know” about her comes through sagas written by male authors long after her lifetime, and those sources frequently frame powerful women as dangerous: witches, manipulators, poisoners. With Gunnhild, that labeling is practically the point. What can be said with confidence is that she w

Sigurd and Fáfnir: The Norse Legend of Greed and Betrayal | Part 1 Delve into the Old Norse myth of Sigurd and the dragon Fáfnir. Learn how the hero Sigurd, armed with his mighty sword Gram, defeated the dragon to claim a cursed hoard of gold. Discover the tragic prophecy of Fáfnir, the betrayal of Regin, and the sorrowful fate that followed Sigurd and those who coveted the treasure. #norsemythology #paganism #dragon #vikings #houseofthedragon | Moon Books Publishing | Facebook