Era
Early
Start date
800 AD
End Date
1100 AD
Religion
Norse Paganism (Viking Age)
Main Teachings
Worship of Norse gods and goddesses, cosmology involving Nine Worlds, emphasis on honour, courage, fate
Metaphysical Beliefs
Polytheism
Ethical and Moral Principles
Courage and honour
Ritual and Devotional Practices
Bl�ts (Sacrificial rites), Feasts
Spiritual Practices
Galdr (Chanting), Sei_r (Divination)
Foundational Teachings and Scriptures
Eddas, Sagas
Narrative Traditions
Heroic legends
Sub Type
Ethnic
Historical and Cultural Context
Ancient Religions
Historical Development
Primal or Indigenous Religion
Geographical Distribution
Western Religions
Organizational Structure
Mystical Movement
Scriptural Authority
Revealed Religion
Sociological Approach
Ethnic Religion
Philosophical or Ideological Focus
Naturalistic Religion
Gods or Deities
Odin, Thor, Freyja
Beliefs on the Afterlife and End Times
Afterlife in Valhalla or Hel
Existance of Afterlife
Yes
Existance of Reincarnation
No
Religious Structures
Temples, Burial mounds
Religious Leader Types or Roles
Godi (Priests), Volvas (Seers)