Norse mythology is full of supernatural beings. There are elves, dwarves, giants, and gods. Traditionally, myths and legends were relayed through oral tradition. Such myths were first recorded in the 13th-century Poetic Edda and translated into prose by Snorri Sturluson in his Prose Edda. Since written records were sometime after the Christianization of Scandinavia and| History Cooperative
Christianity spread gradually over the course of several centuries and through a combination of various factors and events. From the original teachings of Jesus Christ and those of his apostles to early Christian communities, the influence of the Roman Empire, missionary work, and the foundation of churches and monasteries, many factors contributed to the spreading| History Cooperative
From Ragnar Lothbrook and Erik the Red to Leif Erikson and Cnut the Great, these famous Vikings are recognized as the fiercest warriors in our history and they still capture the imagination worldwide. While many common perceptions about Vikings – such as horned helmets – are fantasy, the reality of their deep and complex religious| History Cooperative