Blog about Scandinavian History, Norse Mythology & Pets

Left: Kata Gård Exhibition in Varnhem. Right:Runestone with younger Futhark runes saying “Kättil made this stone after Kata, his wife, Torgil’s sister", and a model of Kata and a cat.

Kata Gård – Where Viking Legends Meet Early Chr...

A thousand years ago, a woman named Kata was laid to rest in a stone coffin at Varnhem — one of Sweden’s earliest Christian sites. Her grave tells the story of...

Kata Gård – Where Viking Legends Meet Early Chr...

A thousand years ago, a woman named Kata was laid to rest in a stone coffin at Varnhem — one of Sweden’s earliest Christian sites. Her grave tells the story of...

Viking Creatures Co Against Hate and Fascism

Viking Creatures Co Against Hate and Fascism

Norse mythology and Viking history don’t belong to extremists. At Viking Creatures Co we celebrate Vikings, pets, and history with humor and heart. Explore our blog about reclaiming the Viking...

Viking Creatures Co Against Hate and Fascism

Norse mythology and Viking history don’t belong to extremists. At Viking Creatures Co we celebrate Vikings, pets, and history with humor and heart. Explore our blog about reclaiming the Viking...

On the left: An AI-created image of the Gjermundbu helmet. On the right: A lifestyle image of a man in a white tee with a Viking cat holding a Thor's hammer with the text: "Mjölnir? No This is Meownir".

Did the Viking Helmets Have Horns?

Why do so many think Vikings wore horned helmets? From Renaissance art to 19th-century Nordic pride, the image spread worldwide—despite no archaeological evidence. In this post, we explore how the...

Did the Viking Helmets Have Horns?

Why do so many think Vikings wore horned helmets? From Renaissance art to 19th-century Nordic pride, the image spread worldwide—despite no archaeological evidence. In this post, we explore how the...

On the left, Thor's hammer Mjölnir. On the right, Thor in the fortress Utgard trying to lift the giant cat, the Midgard Serpent in disguise.

Thor & Utgarda-Loki – A Norse Tale from the Edda

Step into the world of Norse mythology with the epic tale of Thor and Loki’s journey to Jotunheim. Discover trials of strength, cunning illusions, and the surprising role of a...

Thor & Utgarda-Loki – A Norse Tale from the Edda

Step into the world of Norse mythology with the epic tale of Thor and Loki’s journey to Jotunheim. Discover trials of strength, cunning illusions, and the surprising role of a...

A Swedish runestone in a grassy field next to a man wearing a Viking-inspired cat T-shirt with the text “Mjölnir? No, this is Meownir”—showing the connection between historical Norse heritage and modern design inspiration.

The Nordic Roots Behind Our Viking Pet T-Shirts

From a thousand-year-old runestone near my home to Freya’s mythical cats — discover how Nordic history and Norse mythology inspire our Viking cat- and dog designs of Viking Creatures Co.

The Nordic Roots Behind Our Viking Pet T-Shirts

From a thousand-year-old runestone near my home to Freya’s mythical cats — discover how Nordic history and Norse mythology inspire our Viking cat- and dog designs of Viking Creatures Co.