Supernatural
The Death of Odin
“Othin was burned after his death, and this burning on the pyre of his body took place with great splendor.” […]
Articles by Saxo
Human Affairs
Respect for Honor is Universal
“Hardly could he speak, but when he did, [craving] pardon for putting off the fulfillment of his promise, all were filled with wonder and sympathy, and the king himself, appeased by the good faith of his prisoner, let him go free.” […]
Eastern Europe
Translation: The Huns are Trash
“There the unclean spirits, who beheld them as they wandered through the wilderness, bestowed their embraces upon them and begat this savage race, which dwelt at first in the swamps — a stunted, foul and puny tribe, scarcely human, and having no language save one which bore but slight resemblance to human speech.” […]
History
A Gloriously Remembered Stab in the Back
“Thinking that the time was ripe for them to obtain control of the whole region, they drew their knives and rushed upon the unarmed and unsuspecting enemy and slew them also that not a single man escaped.” […]
Human Affairs
A Dead Man With a Message
“he way in which the emissary was dispatched was as follow: certain of them held a number of sharp spears pointing upwards, and others, seizing the hands and feet of the man who was fated to be sent, threw him on top of them.” […]
Humor
A Bedroom Blessing
“Before you turn to messing /
With my body and cunt, a blessing /
You must pronounce and make as well /
The sign of the cross, for I tell” […]
Human Affairs
A Icelandic Marital Spat
“You have a choice – either you take me in and act as if nothing has happened or I will call witnesses this minute, divorce you and have my father reclaim my bride-price and my dowry. Then you wouldn’t have to worry about my taking up room in your bed ever again.” […]
Britons and Celts
Billions of Blistering Blue Birds
“Accordingly in some parts of Ireland bishops and religious men eat barnacles without sin during a fasting time, regarding them as not being flesh, since they were not born of flesh.” […]
Supernatural
The Gods Must Be Crazy
“Subordinating her husband’s divine honours to the splendor of her own apparel, Frigg submitted herself to the lust of one of her servants.” […]
Human Affairs
A Knight Begs for Sex
“He kissed her and henceforth was at peace. They lay together and talked, kissing and embracing. May the final act, which others are accustomed to enjoy, give them pleasure.” […]