About This Norse Mythology & The Vikings Word Search
Embark on a heroic voyage to the icy realms of Scandinavia with this Free Printable Norse Mythology & The Vikings Word Search Puzzle. Featuring 15 legendary terms—including Valhalla, Thor, Odin, Longship, Valkyrie, Mjolnir, Runes, and Asgard—this worksheet is a thrilling hit for middle school mythology and European history units.
Clean 8.5×11" printable format with a full solution key on Page 2, or solve interactively on tablets!
15 Vocabulary Words Included
Here are the 15 words hidden inside this puzzle, along with their thematic definitions for classroom discussions:
VALHALLA
The majestic great hall in Asgard ruled by the god Odin, where heroic fallen warriors feast in the afterlife.
LONGSHIP
A sleek, wooden warship designed by the Vikings with shallow drafts, oars, and a single square sail to raid coastal shores.
VALKYRIE
Mythological warrior maidens who hovered over battlefields to choose which brave fallen warriors to escort to Valhalla.
MJOLNIR
The fearsome, magical thunder hammer of the Norse god Thor, capable of leveling mountains.
ASGARD
The celestial home and realm of the Norse gods, connected to the earthly realm by the rainbow bridge Bifrost.
RUNES
The ancient Germanic alphabet carved into stone, wood, and metal, believed to possess magical protective properties.
RAGNAROK
The great prophesied battle of the end of days in Norse mythology that results in the rebirth of a fresh world.
MIDGARD
The realm of humanity in Norse cosmology, encircled by the colossal serpent Jormungandr.
ODIN
The Allfather and king of the Norse gods, associated with wisdom, poetry, magic, and war, flanked by two ravens.
THOR
The thunder-wielding god of strength, storms, and protection, armed with his enchanted hammer Mjolnir.
LOKI
The cunning, shapeshifting trickster god of Norse mythology who causes chaos among the Aesir gods.
VIKING
Norse seafarers from southern Scandinavia who raided, traded, explored, and settled across Europe from the late 8th to late 11th centuries.
SHIELD
A round wooden defensive shield painted with bright colors, overlapping along longship gunwales.
RAIDER
A warrior who made lightning surprise attacks on coastal monasteries and settlements across the North Sea.
FROST
Relating to the Frost Giants (Jotnar), the ancient elemental adversaries of the Norse gods who dwelt in Jotunheim.
3 Fun Ways to Use This Printable in the Classroom
Make the most of this worksheet with these creative lesson and activity ideas:
- Runic Alphabet Secret Code: Provide students with the Elder Futhark rune alphabet and have them carve their names onto paper or clay medallions.
- Viking Longship Architectural Model: Construct a paper longship with a dragon figurehead prow and small circular shields lined along both sides.
- Comparative Mythology Chart: Compare Norse gods with their Roman/Greek counterparts (Thor vs. Zeus, Odin vs. Jupiter, Loki vs. Hermes).
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Viking helmets actually have horns?
No! Historical Vikings never wore horned helmets in battle (horns would be dangerous and impractical); that was an invention of 19th-century opera costume designers!
Does the download include an answer key?
Yes, Page 2 features the full highlighted solution grid.
What paper size does this worksheet use?
It is pre-formatted for standard 8.5×11" letter paper.