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Norse Mythology
Definition by Emma Groeneveld

Norse Mythology

Norse mythology refers to the Scandinavian mythological framework that was upheld during and around the time of the Viking Age (c. 790- c. 1100 CE). Complete with a creation myth that has the first gods slaying a giant and turning his body...
Ten Norse Mythology Facts You Need to Know
Article by Joshua J. Mark

Ten Norse Mythology Facts You Need to Know

The stories that make up what is known today as Norse mythology once informed the religious beliefs of the people of regions including Scandinavia and Iceland. To the Norse, the world was an enchanted place of gods, spirits, and other entities...
Norse Mythology - A Collection
Collection by Marion Wadowski

Norse Mythology - A Collection

Norse mythology, the stories of gods and heroes from in and around the Viking Age (c. 790 - c. 1100 CE) in northern Europe, has provided us with some of the most famous figures in world mythology. Here, in this collection, we look at such...
Magic Rings in Norse Mythology
Article by Irina-Maria Manea

Magic Rings in Norse Mythology

Elements of Norse mythology abound in The Lord of the Rings, and none is so compelling as the ring itself. The One Ring is reminiscent of magic rings in Norse lore, especially Odin's Draupnir or Andvaranaut from the legend of the Volsungs...
Elves & Dwarves in Norse Mythology
Article by Irina-Maria Manea

Elves & Dwarves in Norse Mythology

Elves and dwarves represent minor divine figures in Norse mythology. Elves (álfar) and dwarves (dvergar) have in common their talent for creating precious objects, skill, agility, and moral ambiguity. Dwarves appear in several important stories...
Norse Mythology: an Introduction to the Norse Gods, Goddesses, Myths and Legends
Video by Kelly Macquire

Norse Mythology: an Introduction to the Norse Gods, Goddesses, Myths and Legends

Norse mythology was the belief of the people of Scandinavia around the Viking age between around 790 and 1100 CE. It consisted of cosmology or story of the beginning of the universe, nine realms of the world tree Yggdrasil and the end of...
Nine Realms of Norse Cosmology
Article by Joshua J. Mark

Nine Realms of Norse Cosmology

Norse cosmology divided the universe into nine realms. The center of the universe was the great world-tree Yggdrasil and the nine realms either spread out from the tree or existed in levels stretching from the roots down and, marginally...
Norse Mythology Family Tree
Video by UsefulCharts

Norse Mythology Family Tree

A family tree of Norse mythology, showing the relationships between Norse deities and mythological figures.
Norse Mythology Creation Story Explained In 5 Minutes
Video by Captivating History

Norse Mythology Creation Story Explained In 5 Minutes

This video on Norse mythology explains the beginning of the gods, goddesses, giants, dwarfs, and humans. It includes Norse gods and Giants such as Odin, Ymir, Buri, and many more. It covers how the Muspelheim and Niflheim met in the emptiness...
Norse Mythology - Ragnarok
Video by Tarvaa The Bard

Norse Mythology - Ragnarok

Marking the end of the Norse mythical cycle, Ragnarök is also known as the twilight of the gods. But who survives Ragnarök, and what happens once the world has ended?
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