Varyags Collection

Viking ships arriving in Britain, ca 1130. Artist: Abbo of Fleury (c. 945-1004)
Viking ships arriving in Britain, ca 1130. Found in the collection of Pierpont Morgan Library

Lokis brood. From Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, c. 1905. Private Collection

Illustration for The Edda. Artist: Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939)
Illustration for The Edda. Private Collection

Greek fire. Miniature from the Madrid Skylitzes, 11th-12th century. Artist: Anonymous
Greek fire. Miniature from the Madrid Skylitzes, 11th-12th century. Found in the collection of the Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

Odin and Fenrir, Freyr and Surt. From Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, c. 1905. Private Collection

Binding of Fenris. From Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, c. 1905. Private Collection

After the Battle. Artist: Arbo, Peter Nicolai (1831-1892)
After the Battle. Private Collection

Campaign to Chersonesos by Vladimir the Great, 1904. Private Collection

Siegfried in the forge, 1900. Creator: Leeke, Ferdinand (1859-1937)
Siegfried in the forge, 1900. Private Collection

Igor's Campaign. Illustration to The Tale of Igor's Campaign, ca 1928. Private Collection

Portraits of the Russian Monarchy, 6
6203781 Portraits of the Russian Monarchy, 6. Yaroslav 7. Sviatoslav II 8. Sviatopolk 9. Vladimir Monomakh 10. Yuri I 11. Ivan II 12. Dmitry Donskoy 13

Portraits of the Russian Monarchy, 1
6203792 Portraits of the Russian Monarchy, 1. Rurik 2. Igor of Kiev 3. Olga 4. Sviatoslav 5. Vladimir the Great 14. Ivan IV (from Il costume antico)

Overseas Guests, 1902. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)
Overseas Guests, 1902. Found in the collection of State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Crossing the river. Artist: Stelletsky, Dmitri Semyonovich (1875-1947)
Crossing the river. Private Collection

The Valkyres Vigil, 1906. Private Collection

1. Rurik 2. Igor of Kiev 3. Olga 4. Sviatoslav 5. Vladimir the Great 14. Ivan IV (from Il costume antico? by Giulio Ferrario), 1831. From a private collection

Loki at AEgirs Banquet. From Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, c. 1905
Loki at AE girs Banquet. From Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, c. 1905. Private Collection

Loki and Sigyn. From Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, c. 1905. Private Collection

The Death of Askold and Dir, . Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Death of a Viking warrior, 1909. Artist: Butler, Charles Ernest (1864-1933)
Death of a Viking warrior, 1909. Private Collection

Viking coin minted in Ireland, 11th century. Artist: Numismatic, West European Coins
Viking coin minted in Ireland, 11th century. Found in the collection of British Museum

Askold and Dir asked by Rurik for a permission to go to Constantinople (from the Radziwill Chronicle), 15th century. Found in the collection of the Library of the Russian Academy of Sciences, St

6. Yaroslav 7. Sviatoslav II 8. Sviatopolk 9. Vladimir Monomakh 10. Yuri I 11. Ivan II 12. Dmitry Donskoy 13. Ivan III, 1831. From a private collection

The Death of Askold and Dir, 1832. Private Collection

Greek fire during the Siege of Constantinople, 1832. Private Collection

The Invitation of the Varangians, 1832. Private Collection

The destruction of the Rus fleet at Constantinople, 1832. Private Collection

The Death of Baldr (Left site). From Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, c. 1905. Private Collection

The Death of Baldr (Right site). From Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, c. 1905. Private Collection

Thor and the Midgard Serpent. From Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, c. 1905. Private Collection

Illustration The Nibelungs, 1898-1901. Private Collection

Vision. Scene from Visby, 1894. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Izborsk. Truvors Cross. Found in the Collection of State Oriental Art Museum, Moscow

Build the boats. Found in the Collection of State Oriental Art Museum, Moscow

Bracelet from Old Ryazan. Found in the Collection of State Open-air Museum Ryazan Kremlin, Ryazan

Silver pendant (Kolt) from Old Ryazan. Found in the Collection of State Open-air Museum Ryazan Kremlin, Ryazan

On the Lookout for Northmen, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
On the Lookout for Northmen, 1882. Private Collection

A Bard Reciting to Northmen, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
A Bard Reciting to Northmen, 1882. Private Collection

The Norseman. From: Columbias Courtship: A Picture History of the United States, 1893. Private Collection

Saint Olav at the Battle of Stiklestad, 1859. Artist: Arbo, Peter Nicolai (1831-1892)
Saint Olav at the Battle of Stiklestad, 1859. Found in the collection of National Museum of Art, Oslo

Siegfrieds Death, 1899. Artist: De Groux, Henry (1867-1930)
Siegfrieds Death, 1899. Private Collection

Sigurd the Dragon Slayer, 1901. Artist: Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939)
Sigurd the Dragon Slayer, 1901. Private Collection

Viking ships on the River Thames, Mid of the 19th century. Private Collection

The Invitation of the Varangians: Rurik and his brothers arrive in Staraya Ladoga, before 1912. Private Collection

Gold pendant (Kolt), 12th-13th century. Artist: Ancient Russian Art
Gold pendant (Kolt), 12th-13th century. Found in the collection of Museum of Russian Art, Minneapolis

Gold pendant (Kolt), 11th-12th century. Artist: Ancient Russian Art
Gold pendant (Kolt), 11th-12th century. Found in the collection of Museum of Russian Art, Minneapolis

Prince Ruriks sacrifice. 862 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Rurik, Sineus and Truvor. The Invitation of the Varangians, 862 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Leiv Eiriksson discovers America. Artist: Krohg, Christian (1852-1925)
Leiv Eiriksson discovers America. Found in the collection of National Museum of Art, Oslo

Druzhina of Prince Boris (From the Tale of Saints Boris and Gleb). Artist: Anonymous
Druzhina of Prince Boris (From the Tale of Saints Boris and Gleb). Private Collection

The Invitation of the Varangians, 1839. Artist: Bruni, Fyodor Antonovich (1800-1875)
The Invitation of the Varangians, 1839. Found in the collection of the Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

Greek fire during the Siege of Constantinople, before 1839. Found in the collection of the Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

The Death of Askold and Dir, before 1839. Artist: Bruni, Fyodor Antonovich (1800-1875)
The Death of Askold and Dir, before 1839. Found in the collection of the Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

The destruction of the Rus fleet at Constantinople, before 1839. Found in the collection of the Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

Building the Ships. Study, 1903. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)
Building the Ships. Study, 1903. Found in the collection of the International Centre of the Roerichs, Moscow

The Varangian Way, 1904. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)
The Varangian Way, 1904. From a private collection

Morning Hunt of Grand Prince, 1901. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)
Morning Hunt of Grand Prince, 1901. Found in the collection of the Regional I. Kramskoi Art Museum, Voronezh

Ready for the Campaign (The Varangian Sea), 1910. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)
Ready for the Campaign (The Varangian Sea), 1910. Found in the collection of the International Centre of the Roerichs, Moscow

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Varyags: Lokis brood, warriors from Valhalla and the legends of Teutonic gods. In this captivating illustration from 'The Edda' by Arthur Rackham, we witness the epic battles between Odin and Fenrir, Freyr and Surt. The binding of Fenris is depicted with great detail, showcasing the strength and bravery of these legendary warriors. Greek fire, a fearsome weapon used in warfare during the 11th-12th century, adds to their formidable reputation. Miniature from the Madrid Skylitzes captures the intensity of battle as Varyags unleash this deadly weapon upon their enemies. Campaign to Chersonesos led by Vladimir the Great in 1904 showcases their military prowess beyond mythological tales. These mighty warriors were not just figures of folklore but played significant roles in shaping history. Loki's mischievous nature is beautifully portrayed alongside Sigyn in another stunning artwork from 'Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons'. Their complex relationship adds depth to Varyag mythology. 'The Death of Askold and Dir' reminds us that even heroes face tragic ends. Yet through it all, Varyags remain steadfast protectors guided by Valkyries who vigilantly watch over them. Portraits of Russian Monarchy highlight some influential rulers like Rurik, Igor of Kiev, Olga, Sviatoslav and Vladimir the Great who embraced Varyag heritage. Ivan IV's portrait stands out as a testament to their enduring legacy even centuries later. From myths to historical accounts, Varyags continue to captivate our imagination with their courage on both mythical battlegrounds and real-life conflicts.