Grógaldr
In the Norse poem Grógaldr, the young hero Svipdag calls upon his dead mother, Gróa, for help with an impossible task set by his stepmother. Rising from her grave, Gróa answers her son and chants a series of powerful protective spells to shield him from storms, frost, curses, enemies, and all the dangers of his journey. More than a tale of magic, Grógaldr is a story of love that endures beyond death, where a mother’s wisdom becomes her son’s greatest strength.
Svipdagsmál - The Lay of Svipdagr
When we picture Norse mythology, Odin’s wisdom, Thor’s thunder, and Loki’s tricks often take center stage. Yet hidden in the Poetic Edda is a hauntingly beautiful tale, Svipdagsmál — a story of love, magic, and destiny. Unlike the war-filled sagas, this myth begins with a son calling upon his dead mother for guidance, leading him through riddles, protective spells, and the delicate crossing between mortal struggle and divine fate. It’s a forgotten gem that reveals the softer, more mystical side of Viking myth.