Viking Pillows

norse mythology viking rune symbols

Bears have been a prominent feature in mythology and legend. Perhaps most notably by the Norse berserker warriors that looked to channel the bear’s strength and ferocity by wearing bear skins into battle. The bear has been an admired creature throughout many cultures throughout history.

Viking assassin’s fighting and looting in the name of Valhalla.

Her sigil is the wolf, and her battle cry is a primal screaming howl.

What do you wear when you're a cute and proud Norse? Why it's this super adorable Viking t-shirt, of course!

Dragon in a Norse style with a sword running through it. The Runes spell out "Dragon Slayer"

Offering ale, wine, or mead to the gods, the dead, or spirits has been a part of ritual and religion for millennia. It’s a practice that spreads across much of history and culture. It’s a powerful expression used to bring together communities in a reaffirmation of beliefs and values. My knotwork-style representation of this type of offering depicts two warriors hoisting their drinking horns to the sky!

Ragnar Lothbrok is a semi mythological figure from the Viking age. His exploits are recorded in most annals and sagas in Northwestern Europe from the Irish Annals to the Icelandic sagas. This epic figure from the North sea met his fate as he was Captured by King Aella of Northumbria (Northern England) and executed by being thrown in a pit of snakes. This artwork depicts Ranar's fate; the pit of snakes that was to lead to his death.

The berserkers were the most feared of all the Viking warriors. Known in the Norse poems as "Odin's men", they fought in battle with a rage unmatched by any warrior in history. They hacked through anyone that stood in front of them. Their blind fury did not distinguish friend from foe. They were there to kill. Period. In Norse mythology, Mjolnir was the war hammer of Thor, God of thunder, and was the most feared weapon in Norse mythology. Viking Hammer amulets were popular with the Vikings, and throughout their territories; including the British Isles. This original artwork depicts Odin, father of Thor, on the handle of a traditional Viking Hammer, and his beard twisted into Celtic knots that adorn the head of the hammer.

the Elder Futhark Odal rune. It is often associated with and is symbolic of the Norse god, Odin. So, for my interpretation of the rune, I surrounded it with Odin’s “pets.” The Ravens, Huginn and Muninn, and the wolves Geri and Freki.

Kick it Old Skol with this typographic design featuring a horned helmet

Dragon in a Norse style with a sword running through it. The Runes spell out "Dragon Slayer"

VIKING SHIELD 15 (Ravens with EIHWAZ - Yew Tree – Strength, Reliability, Trustworthiness)

This is a mandala style drawing with a Viking & Nordic theme.

Helm of Awe Scrawl - Viking Protection Rune

Jörmungand (pronounced YOUR-man-gand), or Jörmungandr in Old Norse is the "Midgard (Earth) Serpent". He is a tremendous snake whose body is so long that it stretches around the Earth completely! Jörmungandr lurks beneath the waters of Midgard where Norse hero Thor is in constant pursuit of this slippery beast. The poetic Eddas of Norse mythology describe a variety of encounters between Thor and Jörmungandr with Jörmungandr always narrowly escaping Thor's wrath. Finally, in the events of Ragnarok, Thor and Jörmungandr have their final battle! Thor finally kills the phantom creature! However, the monster's deadly breath poisons Thor, and he staggers nine paces before falling over, dead. This artwork is Neo-Nordic, meaning it ha...

Týr sacrificed his arm to the monstrous wolf Fenrir, who bites off his limb while the gods bind the animal. Týr is foretold to be consumed by the similarly monstrous dog Garmr during the events of Ragnarök.

If you're a fan of the Dark Ages and the Vikings, this awesome Viking axe shirt is just for you! Featuring a retro Viking axe design, this cool Viking shirt makes the perfect gift for any fan of ancient Norse history.

Viking Berserker Warrior T shirt and gifts for Vikings fans

Freya (Old Norse Freyja, "Lady"), in Scandinavian Viking mythology, was the Norse goddess of love, beauty, fertility, war, gold and magic. She rules in Folkvang, the afterlife realm for brave Viking warriors. Freya rides a chariot pulled by two cats.

Welcome to Valhalla!

VIKING SHIELD 10 (Valknut)

Woven X

Viking warrior

The Battle of Hafrsfjord was a Viking naval battle fought sometime between 872 and 900, resulting in the unification of Norway, making Viking chief Harald Fairhair the first king of the Norwegians. Celebrate Norway with this viking longship design.

VIKING SHIELD 14 (Raven with NAUTHIZ – Self-Reliance, Endurance, Survival, & EIHWAZ - Yew Tree – Strength, Reliability, Trustworthiness)

VIKING. ICE&FIRE.

Celtic warriors have been renowned for their prowess on the battlefield since ancient times. They were head hunters, displaying the heads of their slain victims in their homes as trophies, and they charged into battle adorned in blue war paint. This artwork pays homage to the Celtic warrior legacy; specifically, the Irish who have long been known to some of the greatest of the Celtic warriors.

Mighty Norse warrior graphic of a tattooed viking soldier with a red splatter background.

Always Be Yourself Unless You Can Be A Viking Then Always Be A Viking

A viking knotwork design featuring the night fury dragon Toothless from the cartoon kids movie. If you love fantasy, medieval & norse decoration this artwork is for you.

Ragnar's raven.

VIKING SHIELD 9 Werewolves with (PERTHRO – Mysteries, Secrets, Occult Abilities)

Fight. Vanquish. Feast.

I did this bull elk in what could be called a Neo-Celtic or Neo-Nordic style. The stippling and knots are more traditional, but the image has a modern edginess to it. Elk and other antlered species have been a popular archetype representing strength, power, and virility going back to ancient times.

One of the most famous and popular icons from the heathen Viking age is that of the berserker. The beserkers, referred to as "Odin's men" were Viking shock troops that were renown for their ferocity in battle. They are also associated with shamanism and would use various hallucinogenic plants, alcohol, and ritual practices to work themselves into a battle frenzy where they were reported by several historians to display feats of super human strength, and, reportedly, felt no pain. They would also not be able to distinguish friend from foe, killing indiscriminately.