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Street Name: Lokesvei
Lokesvei (Loki's Way) is named for the trickster god Loki who causes much of the trouble in Asgard and then has to fix it.
Street Name: Kong Sverres gate
Kong Sverres gate (King Sverre's street) is named for King Sverre who was part of the Birkebeinere faction in the Norwegian civila wars of the late twelfth and early thirteenth centuries.
Street Name: Håkon Gamles gate
This street is named for Håkon Gamle (Hakon the Old or Håkon IV Håkonsson) who ruled Norway from 1217-1263 and expanded the castle on Slottsfjell. He was also responsible for having a number of European romances translated into Old Norse.
Street Name: Frøyasvei
Frøyasvei (Freyja's Way) is named for the Vanir goddess Freyja who owned the Brisingamen necklace.
Street Name: Brages vei
Brages vei (Bragi's Way) is named for the Norse god of poetry.
Street Name: Balders vei
Balders vei (Balder's Way) is named for Balder who was killed with a dart made from mistletoe.
Strap Mounts from the Gokstad Burial
A selection of strap mounts from the Gokstad burial.
Strap Mounts from the Gokstad Burial
Gilt bronze strap mounts from the Gokstad burial.
Storynory: The Punishment of Loki
Storynory is a website with audio stories for children, including stories about the Norse gods, such as this one about Loki. The language of the site is aimed at children of about 10 years old, although it points out that younger children can follow…
Store norske leksikon - Vikingtiden
An online entry in Store norske leksikon for the Viking Age in Norway
Stone carving of Sigurd and Fafnir
The story of Sigurd and Fafnir told in Volsunga saga was a popular one in Scandinavia and appears in many places. This carving shows Sigurd rushing to attack the dragon Fafnir
Stirrup and spur in the National Museum of Ireland
An iron stirrup and a silvered spur. The museum information board notes that the Vikings probably introduced spurs and stirrups to Ireland, and that this pair are among the earliest known from Ireland.
Stiklestad Nasjonale Kultursenter
The Culture Centre at Stiklestad was built to mark commemorate the Battle of Stiklestad which is usually taken to mark the coming of Christianity to Norway in 1030.
Stick with Runes from the Oseberg Burial
A stick with a runic inscription. It reads 'litiluism' which has been read as 'litill vis ma
Steering Oar on the Tune Ship
The steering oar on the Tune ship, clearly showing the white dots that are part of the 3D scanning process.
Steering Oar of the Oseberg Ship
The Oseberg Ship would have been steered with an oar fitted to the starboard side of the ship, just like other Viking Age ships.
Steel Pendants
Pendants in the form of the Mammen Mask and Swords.
Steatite Basin on display in Shetland Museum and Archives
Steatite (or Soapstone) basin. These were often imported from Norway and Sweden in the Viking Age. Dunrossness. Donated by Hugh Crawford, Richmond, Surrey. ARC65209
Stæven Pendant Souvenir in Kalundborg Museum
Silver ship stern pendants
