Category: Norse Mythology

Whether or not they enjoy Norse mythology, most people have heard of Thor, Odin, and Loki. Many would probably even recognize names like Heimdallr, Jormungandr, Frey, and Freya. However, Ymir isn't...

Anyone who's watched any of the Thor or Avengers movies released by Marvel in the past decade will probably recognize the trickster god Loki's horned helmet. But how true to form is the depiction of...

According to Norse mythology, Ragnarok is a series of events that will bring the end of the Norse gods and the world as humans know it. Ragnarok directly translates to "fate of the gods" and,...

When it comes to ancient mythology and deities, perhaps none are so well-known as the Greek gods. Children are taught about these gods early in their lives, and many people know as much about Zeus,...

For fans of Greek and Roman mythology or any of Rick Riordan's books, the concept of demigods isn't a new one. The Greek gods were particularly amorous with humans, and as a result, they had several...

Ancient mythologies are well-known for their interesting characters and stories. Two of the most popular are Norse and Greek, but which one of them came first? Greek mythology is much older than...