60 Iconic Viking Words and Terms: Unveiling Their Meanings and Historical Significance

Here are 60 famous words and terms associated with the Vikings, along with their meanings:



  1. Drakkar - A Viking longship.
  2. Jarl - A nobleman or chieftain.
  3. Ragnarök - The end of the world in Norse mythology.
  4. Skald - A poet who composed and recited verses.
  5. Valkyrie - A female figure who chooses those who may die and those who may live in battles.
  6. Berserker - A fierce warrior who fought with wild ferocity.
  7. Thing - An assembly or council in Viking society.
  8. Midgard - The realm of humans in Norse mythology.
  9. Asgard - The realm of the gods in Norse mythology.
  10. Mjölnir - The hammer of Thor, the thunder god.
  11. Yggdrasil - The World Tree that connects the nine worlds.
  12. Valhalla - The hall of slain warriors, ruled by Odin.
  13. Odin - The chief god in Norse mythology.
  14. Thor - The god of thunder.
  15. Freya - The goddess of love, beauty, and fertility.
  16. Loki - The trickster god.
  17. Rúnar - Runes, the letters of the Viking alphabet.
  18. Dísir - Female deities associated with fate and destiny.
  19. Ulfhednar - Warriors who wore wolf skins in battle.
  20. Seiðr - A form of magic practiced by the Norse, associated with prophecy.
  21. Blót - A sacrifice to the gods.
  22. Fylgja - A spirit animal or guardian in Norse mythology.
  23. Níðingr - A term of extreme insult, meaning coward or dishonorable person.
  24. Skegg - Beard, often associated with Viking men.
  25. Ásatrú - The modern revival of Norse paganism.
  26. Kráka - A name for a raven, often associated with Odin.
  27. Völva - A female seer or prophetess.
  28. Ginnungagap - The primordial void in Norse mythology.
  29. Jötunn - A giant in Norse mythology.
  30. Fenrir - A monstrous wolf in Norse mythology.
  31. Hel - The underworld and its ruler.
  32. Bifröst - The rainbow bridge connecting Midgard and Asgard.
  33. Sleipnir - Odin's eight-legged horse.
  34. Niflheim - The realm of ice and cold.
  35. Muspellheim - The realm of fire.
  36. Einherjar - The warriors who live in Valhalla after death.
  37. Heimskringla - A collection of sagas about the kings of Norway.
  38. Vik - A bay or inlet, from which "Viking" is derived.
  39. Vikja - To move or turn, another root of "Viking."
  40. Drengr - A warrior or brave man.
  41. Álfar - Elves in Norse mythology.
  42. Draugr - An undead creature or revenant.
  43. Frigg - The wife of Odin, associated with foresight and wisdom.
  44. Hávamál - A collection of Old Norse poems attributed to Odin.
  45. Saga - A story or legend, often about heroes or gods.
  46. Gjallarhorn - The horn sounded to announce Ragnarök.
  47. Vanir - A group of gods associated with fertility and prosperity.
  48. Runestone - A stone with runic inscriptions.
  49. Sumbel - A ritual drinking ceremony.
  50. Thane - A warrior who served a king or nobleman.
  51. - A sacred enclosure or sanctuary.
  52. Jörmungandr - The Midgard Serpent, a sea serpent that encircles the world.
  53. Rán - A sea goddess who drowned sailors and took their souls.
  54. Sköll - A wolf who chases the sun.
  55. Hati - A wolf who chases the moon.
  56. Níðhöggr - A dragon who gnaws at the roots of Yggdrasil.
  57. Þingvellir - The site of the ancient Icelandic parliament.
  58. Hræsvelgr - A giant who takes the form of an eagle.
  59. Naglfar - A ship made from the nails of the dead, which will sail during Ragnarök.
  60. Svartálfar - Dark elves or dwarves in Norse mythology.
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