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Unveiling the secrets of Thor's belt, Megingjörð
There is no more powerful and popular deity in the Norse pantheon than Thor, the Norse God of Thunder. Much of this popularity lies in the stories and sagas about his superhuman strength, in which an item of fashion plays a surprising role.1 week 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 -
The price of wisdom: Odin's eye sacrifice in Norse mythology
Odin, known as the All-Father of the Old Norse religion, is one of the most fascinating gods in the Norse pantheon. Odin's tale of sacrificing his eye stands out as particularly intriguing.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 -
Everything you need to know about Freyja, the Norse goddess of war and love
War and love. Two contradictory states, right? Wrong. For people in Viking societies, these two concepts were embodied by Freyja, a multifaceted Norse goddess.4 months ago — Culture and religion -
Norse mythology: What you need to know about Gungnir, Odin's spear
Odin, the chief god in the Norse pantheon, was known for his majestic wisdom and might. Known as the "All-Father," he ruled over Asgard and was as mysterious as he was majestic. This majesty is also symbolized in his spear, Gungnir.4 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 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.6 months ago — Culture and religion -
All you need to know about Skaði, the skiing Norse goddess
Skiing, a popular winter sport throughout Scandinavia, has its roots in the Viking era. Many of the current Olympians' ancestors would have worshipped a Norse goddess who was just at ease hunting animals as she was skiing in the mountains.7 months ago — Culture and religion -
Did you know that Friday is likely named after a Norse goddess?
Aphrodite or Venus, Frigg or Freyja, the goddess of love, inspired the naming of the fifth day of the week.9 months ago — Culture and religion
