Norse Mythology and Viking Pets

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 Vikings’ Helmets Really 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 Vikings’ Helmets Really 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...

Cats in Viking life—one image shows a Norse family by the fire with their cat, the other a tabby cat resting on a Viking longship with warriors, highlighting cats’ role in Norse homes and seafaring. AI images.

Cats & Vikings: Furry Companions of the North

Did Vikings Love Cats? Absolutely.From Freyja’s mythical feline chariot to real-life rodent control on longships, cats played a vital role in Viking life. In our latest blog post, we explore...

Cats & Vikings: Furry Companions of the North

Did Vikings Love Cats? Absolutely.From Freyja’s mythical feline chariot to real-life rodent control on longships, cats played a vital role in Viking life. In our latest blog post, we explore...

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 Cat T-Shirts

From a thousand-year-old runestone near my home to Freya’s mythical cats — discover how Nordic history and Norse mythology inspire the feline designs of Superior Creatures.

The Nordic Roots Behind Our Viking Cat T-Shirts

From a thousand-year-old runestone near my home to Freya’s mythical cats — discover how Nordic history and Norse mythology inspire the feline designs of Superior Creatures.