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Yggdrasil: What you need to know about the world tree in Norse mythology
A central element of the movie "Avatar," which was one of the highest-grossing movies in history, was the idea of a huge sacred tree.4 days ago -
Norse mythology: What you need to know about the legendary dragon Nidhogg
One of the most fearsome creatures found in the pages of the Norse sagas is the legendary dragon Nidhogg.1 week ago -
What is the mythical Viking ship Naglfar, made out of the dead's fingernails and toenails?
In Norse mythology, there was a famous ship that not only used disgusting materials but was also said to foretell a chilling event. Its name? Naglfar.2 weeks ago -
Who were Brokkr and Eitri, the Norse dwarves who created magical artifacts for gods?
Where would Thor be without his famous hammer, Mjöllnir? Well, if it weren't for the two dwarves, Brokkr and Eitri, who forged Mjöllnir as well as many other magical artifacts, Thor and most of the gods would be rendered powerless.2 weeks ago -
The story of a Norse king who kept a pet cow and worshiped it as a sacred animal
Animals played an important role in Viking societies, as pets, as work tools, and as revered gods.2 weeks ago -
What you need to know about the legendary Viking ship Hringhorni
The image of a Viking funeral pyre, often a longship burning out on a lake, has been etched into the popular consciousness thanks to the Norse sagas and, more recently, Hollywood movies like The Northman.3 weeks ago -
Who are the draugar in Norse mythology?
Long before Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”, Peter Jackon’s LOTR movies, and the recent series, “The Walking Dead” popularized the undead, the Norse believed in draugar.3 weeks ago -
What you need to know about Thor, the Norse God of Thunder
The Norse God of Thunder, Thor, has always been one of the most loved and most well-known figures from Norse mythology - long before any Marvel movie franchise.3 weeks ago
