Norse mythology is a fascinating collection of riveting tales and extraordinary characters. As a society that for centuries worshipped pagan gods, the Vikings revered beloved figures like Thor, the...
Category: Norse Mythology
When Odin and his brothers defeated the giant Ymir and birthed the cosmos, the nine realms were created; but why did they stop at this number? While there is no clear cut answer in any Norse stories,...
One hurls lightning bolts from the heavens and rules from his temple perched high on Mount Olympus, while the other presides over fallen Viking warriors hand-selected to join him in Valhalla and...
Norse mythology is a rich and elaborate tapestry of incredible stories and vibrant characters, including the all-father Odin and the almighty Thor. While they are not revered like the gods and...
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....
The Norse god with the broadest appeal to the Viking people is also Norse mythology's most recognizable and perhaps most popular figure. In the performance of his many godly duties, Thor is rarely...
