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Succession: TV's finest Viking conqueror

It's time for Kendall, Roman and Shiv to seal the GoJo deal, but they were never a match for its boss Lukas Matsson

Salon

Epic 11-foot-tall sea level rise drove Vikings out of Greenland

Climate change that led to sea level rise and severe coastal flooding could explain why the Vikings abandoned their Greenland settlements.

LiveScience

Disabled Manc dogs enjoy sand and the sea for the very first time

Bran, Lollipop, Odin, Clive and Laika are affectionately known as 'the handicans'

Manchester Evening News

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Newly Unearthed Viking Gold Violates Our Understanding of Norse God Odin

The gold pendant has also been inscribed with runes – an alphabet used in Scandinavia for almost 1,000 years before the Latin alphabet took over.

Inverse

Norse god Odin may be much older than we thought, thanks to new discovery

More than a thousand of these bracteates have been found across Europe

Wales Online

Is Norse god Odin older than previously thought? An expert analyses new evidence

A new find from Denmark, dubbed the Vindelev bracteate, has challenged previous understanding of religion in late prehistoric and early medieval Scandinavia.

The Conversation

Why Old Norse myths endure in popular culture

From Wagner to William Morris in the late 19th century, via Tolkien’s dwarves and CS Lewis’s The Last Battle, through to last year’s controversial film The Northman, Scandinavian gods and heroes have been central to the stories we tell ourselves.

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The Norse Myths That Shape the Way We Think by Carolyne Larrington review – Thor blimey

From Tolkien to Marvel – a guide to ancient stories of Thor, Loki and Valhalla and their impact on modern culture

The Guardian - UK

Oldest reference to Norse god Odin found in Denmark treasure

Scientists have identified the oldest-known reference to the Norse god Odin on a gold disc unearthed in western Denmark in 2020

The Independent UK

Going to see a man about a dog: canine DNA tests lead to family reunions

Services that identify breed and health issues also reveal relatives – a thrill for humans, even if their pets are unaware

The Guardian - US

'I'm changing my name to Wednesday - I'm a 6ft man and don't care if it's weird'

A man has taken to Reddit to share how he wants to change his name to Wednesday because he feels 'somewhat connected' to Wednesday Addams from The Addams Family

Daily Mirror

'God of War Ragnarok' ending theory explains Atreus' most important decision

The Mask of Creation could be the key to how Atreus broke from fate predicted in 'God of War Ragnarok'

Inverse

The sensitive Staffy who just needs love

Have you got space on your sofa for a dog like Odin?

Manchester Evening News

'Marvel Snap' Gambit deck: 12 best cards to wipe out your opponent's board

Your 'Marvel Snap' opponents can't do much if they don't have any cards on the board. This Gambit deck destroys all their cards with ease.

Inverse

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Daily Mirror

'We changed our baby's name because our mums hated it - I'm scared they'll resent him'

A couple have decided to change their son's name after both their mothers told them they hated it for various reasons, and they were worried it would make them resent their child

Manchester Evening News

Mums warn of key Strep A symptoms to look out for after children fall ill

Sixteen children have now died in the UK from invasive Strep A illness

Inverse

'God of War Ragnarok' theory perfectly sets up an Atreus sequel

Following in the footsteps of 'Uncharted' and 'Marvel's Spider-Man', an Atreus-focused sequel could re-use 'God of War Ragnarok' assets in new ways.

The Independent UK

5 new books to read this week

This week’s bookcase includes reviews of Loki by Melvin Burgess and The Dazzle Of The Light by Georgina Clarke.

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Inverse

'God of War Ragnarok' ending spoilers: Director reveals why "the family dog" had to die

One unexpected character death in 'God of War Ragnarok' was always part of the plan, and the game wouldn't be the same without it.

Inverse

'God of War Ragnarok' Tyr secret ending: One post-game quest reveals his true fate

A shocking twist in 'God of War Rangarok' has an even more surprising conclusion thanks to a post-game side quest focused on the Norse god of war.

The Guardian - UK

Melvin Burgess: ‘The Norse myths are full of sex and violence’

The author of YA classic Junk on the eternal allure of baddies, being a trickster god – and his first book for adults

Los Angeles Times

Sony's Santa Monica Studio continues to lead with 'God of War Ragnarök'

LOS ANGELES — With 2018's "God of War," a reinvention of the long-running mythical action series for Sony's PlayStation consoles, the hero, Kratos, was transformed. While Kratos was once a man of more fury than words, Sony's Santa Monica Studio's' "God of War" turned him into one of the video…

Inverse

'God of War Ragnarok' abandons the most innovative part of its predecessor

The expansive cast of 'God of War Ragnarok' has some great performances, but too often it loses the simplicity that made 'God of War' (2018) great.

Inverse

'God of War Ragnarok' ending explained: Secret postgame scenes, deaths, and betrayals

'God of War Ragnarok' sees Kratos and Atreus working to stop a terrible prophecy from coming true. How does it all shake out? Spoilers ahead!

The Guardian - UK

Loki by Melvin Burgess review – tales from a tricksy Norse god

In his debut adult novel, the Junk author writes from the perspective of a silver-tongued deity

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