þvælst
þvælst is an Old Norse word that translates to "well-being" or "happiness" in modern English. It is derived from the Proto-Germanic root *wel-, which also gives rise to words like "well" and "welfare" in other Germanic languages.
In Old Norse society, þvælst was a central concept that encompassed not just individual happiness, but also
The pursuit of þvælst was a driving force in Old Norse culture. It led to the development
In the Viking Age, þvælst was often associated with the concept of "eir," which referred to the
The study of þvælst provides valuable insights into the social, economic, and cultural dynamics of Old Norse