421: Viking Legends: Famous
Myths and Legends5 Marras 2025

421: Viking Legends: Famous

🔥All the Viking warriors' hearts burn with love for Nítíða🔥 And also the rest of them is on fire as well because that's what happens when you try to kidnap a maiden-king.

😈 The Creatures: Henkie

The henkie is dancing with itself. When it's not watching you sleep, that is.

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🎵 Music Credits

"A Certain Lightness" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Blue Straggler" by Blue Dot Sessions
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