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Sif, the golden-haired goddess of harvest and beloved wife of Thor
Whilst everyone nowadays seems to know Thor, thanks in part to recent Hollywood depictions of the Norse God of Thunder, few know of his wife, Sif. This Norse goddess of fertility and the harvest was more than just a head of great hair; she played an important role as a homely guardian and protector.1 month ago — Culture and religion -
The legacy of Tyr: The Norse god of war and justice
Aside from being the origin of no one's favorite day of the week, Tuesday, the Norse God Tyr is one of those Norse gods that the public should know more about.1 month ago — Culture and religion -
Frigg: The most powerful Norse goddess you have probably overlooked
Whilst the goddess Freyja has a chocolate bar named after her, no one can match the importance of Frigg, the most important goddess in the vast Norse pantheon whose name day is everyone's favorite day of the working week.3 months ago — Culture and religion -
Thunder and trickery: The complex relationship of Thor and Loki, according Norse lore
A relationship between family members can, at times, swing violently between outright hostility and protective love. This was very much representative of the complex relationship between Thor and Loki, two great gods in the Norse pantheon.3 months ago — Culture and religion -
Norse mythology: What you need to know about the Æsir
The most prominent group of Norse deities, and the most destructive, are called the Æsir.4 months ago — Culture and religion -
What do we know about Laevateinn, Loki's powerful weapon?
Laevateinn is the mythological weapon forged by Loki, the trickster god of Norse mythology. However, the weapon is shrouded by a veil of mystery.1 year ago — Culture and religion -
Sleipnir: Odin's mighty eight-legged horse
Sleipnir is a famous horse in Norse mythology, and for a good reason – it was Odin's horse, and it had eight legs.1 year ago — Culture and religion -
Loki: What you need to know about the God of Mischief
Loki, the trickster god, is also known as the shapeshifter god. According to Norse lore, Loki had the ability to change his shape and sex - depending on what a particular situation required of him.1 year ago — Culture and religion