During their brief, but world-changing, dominance in Northern Europe during the two and a half centuries known as the Viking Age, the warrior Norsemen from Scandinavia wreaked havoc and instilled...
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In Norse mythology, gods like Thor may steal all the thunder (no pun intended) but not to be outdone, the Asynjur (as the goddesses in the Norse pantheon of deities are collectively known) count...
Norse mythology is a colorful tapestry weaving together larger-than-life figures, rousing tales, and transcendent themes that attempt to explain the cosmos and the human condition through the Viking...
Of all the cultures and people that make up the rich tapestry that is human history, the Vikings are in a class all by themselves in terms of recognition, popularity, and perhaps even infamy. ...
From the 8th through the 11th centuries, the Vikings terrorized towns and nations throughout Europe. These Norse warriors overwhelmed opposing forces with their fighting skills. Even the...
There are different races of beings in Norse mythology: gods, humans, dwarves, elves, trolls, and giants. Of these, the gods and the giants figure most prominently in Viking myths and legends....
No figure is more significant in Norse mythology than the mighty "all-father" Odin. From creating the earthly realm in which the Vikings lived to hand-selecting fallen warriors to join him in...
Is Valhalla Heaven or Hell? 10 Facts That Might Surprise You
During the height of the Viking Era, seafaring warriors from what is now Scandinavia terrorized Northern Europe as they raided and plundered towns and villages that could not defend against them. It...
15 Facts About Viking Women: Raiding, Marriage, Divorce, Rights, and More
Scandinavian women of the Viking era are among the most fascinating people in European history. The depiction of Viking women in 21st-century popular culture has led to a lot of questions about them....
Thor is one of the most well-known and well-liked characters in Norse mythology due in part to his depiction in Marvel comic books and Marvel movies. Many people are aware of Thor's love interests in...
Good and evil are often subjective in fiction works, and this is particularly true with Norse Mythology. Thor, in Norse Mythology, for example, has a heroic nature that is complicated, at best. So it...
Between Norse mythology, Marvel comics, the Avengers movies, and modern-day practitioners of Norse paganism, Thor seems to be everywhere. He is relatively unchanging, and he has captured imaginations...
Loki is a Norse trickster god with the ability to shapeshift. He is known for his cunning and tendency to cause mischief for the other gods. He had no cult of worshippers in the ancient world and no...
Did Loki Give Birth to Animals in Norse Mythology? Get the Facts
A lot of people are fascinated with Loki. Some have known of him for a long time due to his presence in Norse mythology. Others were introduced to him through the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)....
How Did Loki Betray the Gods in Norse Mythology? Get the Facts
Movies often change characters or plot lines for dramatic reasons, and Marvel has done that with the Norse god Loki. Some fans of the Marvel show or the film series want to know how close those are...
