The Norse people had different beliefs that they used to explain natural phenomena. According to the Norse Mythology, there was the god of the moon and the sun. The moon and the sun are among the most prominent features in the sky. Since ancient times, these two had a significant influence on Norse Mythology. In …
Ullr is one of the gods in the Norse mythology. He is shown in paintings wielding a bow and has snow skates on his legs. Very little is known about him as his story was rarely documented. Ullr was a powerful god and once ruled Aesir in place of Odin but generally his work in …
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Dragons are some of the scariest creatures that some people believe to be real, while others consider them a myth. Different cultures have come up with tales of dragons. These enormous reptile-like creatures destroyed things during ancient times, and brave heroes tried to kill them. One of the groups that believed in the existence of …
In this write-up, we will be exploring the world of Vanaheim. To be more specific, we will be looking at the gods who lived in Vanaheim, mention its exact location and discuss the Aesir-Vanir war. About Vanaheim Norse mythology describes Vanaheim as the home of the Vanir gods. The Vanir were the tribe of Norse …
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Norse Dragons in Norse Mythology tell the story of the day to day life of the Norse dragons and which reflects that of the modern society. The Norse dragons are embroiled in war, and are greedy for wealth to the point of killing their immediate family members. They fight and kill each other because of …
If you have watched the Thor movies or read the corresponding comics, you may be familiar with the Bifröst. Pronounced as the ‘BIF-roast’ in Old Norse, this is a burning rainbow bridge that connects Midgard (the world of humans) with Asgard (the world of the gods, specifically the Aesir tribe of the gods). Various poems …
Cats are some of the oldest animals that have existed, even during the Viking age. This is one of the animals that the Vikings were fond of. The Vikings domesticated cats and used them to minimize the rodent population in their homes, farms, and ships. Just like the Vikings loved protecting their territories, so did …
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The creatures you come across in Norse Mythology aren’t the same creatures you come across in real life. These creatures are supernatural and have some form of ability or the other. It would make sense since they were companions to some of the powerful deities in the Norse pantheon. Speaking of the most powerful deity, …
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Glory is just but a flicker of emotion that eventually dies out. Although he was not as popular as Thor, Odin was the most important deity in the Norse pantheon. Almost all accounts in Norse mythology mention him at some point or the other. They talk of his great power and his many quests for …
Odin goes by many names in Norse mythology, mostly because of the many times he has disguised himself but also because of his appearance. Among his many names, he is sometimes referred to as the one-eyed god. This is about his iconic missing eye. It is one of his symbols and how he was recognized …
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In all of Norse Mythology, there is no deity more significant than Odin. He appears in most of the little recorded facts about the Old Norse. Among the Vikings and Germanic religions, he is the most widely revered god. He goes by many titles including the All-Father, King of Asgard, The Furious, and so on. …
Of the little that is written of the Norse Mythology, there is a lot said about Odin. He is, without question, the most important deity in the Norse pantheon. There are many mythic accounts of him both as himself or in the guise of someone or something else. He is associated as the god of …