When people picture a Viking, they probably imagine a heavily armored fierce warrior wielding an axe. The Vikings used several kinds of axes as tools and weapons, and the most common was the Dane axe...
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Most people are familiar with some members of the Norse pantheon, like Thor, Odin, and Tyr. However, the catalog of Norse gods goes far beyond those three and includes many fascinating characters....
Skoll and Hati are two of the most fascinating characters in Norse mythology. Their nature and actions are intriguing and mysterious. Sköll and Hati are mentioned in stories about Odin,...
Thor is known as the son of Odin, protector of the Nine Realms, wielder of the hammer Mjölnir, god of storms, sacred groves, strength, and most famously, lightning and thunder. But what was...
Thor, the Norse god of thunder, is frequently depicted with his magic hammer, Mjolnir. From the hammer amulets that the Vikings used to wear to the hammer carried by the Marvel hero of comics and...
Today, Thor is often associated with a fictional character from the Marvel comics and films. However, some people wonder if an actual person inspired the beloved superhero character. Was Thor a...