Thanks to Marvel, Thor, Loki, and Odin are practically household names again. However, most people are at a loss when it comes to the more intricate details of Norse mythology. For example, does...
Category: Norse Mythology
Although it’s not as popular as Greek and Roman mythologies, Norse mythology is relatively well-known. However, Celtic mythology isn’t something most people know much about. Some people may...
In Norse mythology, Ragnarok, the death of the gods, is the ultimate, catastrophic event that ends the world. Loki and his children will join the fire giants and the army of Hel to fight against the...
One of the most tragic events in Norse mythology is the death of Balder, the most beloved of all the gods. Balder’s mother, Frigg, loved him so much that she did everything she could to make him...
Today, Christianity is one of the most widely held religious faiths worldwide, with nearly 31% of the globe being Christian. [1] With the widespread reach of Christianity also comes the...
Anyone who knows anything about the Vikings knows they used spears, axes, swords, and shields. What about the weapons in Norse mythology, though? Were the weapons of the gods and heroes similar...