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    • Krister Vasshus and Lisbeth Imer found the inscription on the gold bracteate, which Lisbeth is holding in her hand, saying "He is Odin's Man."
      The world's oldest Odin inscription shatters previous beliefs about Norse mythology
      Runic readings of a gold bracteate place rewrite Nordic history.
      3 weeks ago — News
    • The descriptions of Valhalla have been passed down to us through Norse sagas.
      All you need to know about Valhalla, the eternal feasting hall of Norse mythology
      For Viking warriors, death was not the end, only the beginning. Those who were slain in battle, and deemed worthy and brave enough, would be led by Valkyries to join Odin in Valhalla. 
      7 months ago — Culture and religion
    • Vidar was the son of the giantess Griðr and Odin. He was known as "the silent god."
      What is known about Odin's mysterious son, Vidar?
      Vidar is quite a mysterious figure in Norse mythology, despite the fact that he played a key role during Ragnarök - and that he was the son of Odin. Did he end up living in the shadow of his almighty father? 
      11 months ago — Culture and religion
    • Odin felt lonely during his travels and battles, so he created Geri and Freki.
      Geri and Freki: Odin's loyal wolves
      Geri and Freki were two wolves who kept Odin company. Some sources say that Odin felt lonely, so he created them, and they were actually the first creatures to keep Odin company - not the ravens Huginn and Muninn. 
      1 year ago — Culture and religion
    • Fenrir was difficult to control and created chaos wherever it ventured.
      Fenrir, the great wolf
      Fenrir is one of the most famous wolves in Norse mythology – the fact that the beast was important and famous is also shown in many drawings and runestones. 
      1 year ago — Culture and religion
    • Sleipnir was faster, stronger, and louder than any other horse, and it was also brave and unstoppable.
      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
    • An ancient and deep connection exists between Odin and ravens.
      Odin's ravens: Huginn and Muninn
      Huginn and Muninn are two ravens in Norse mythology, famous for being Odin's helpers, or informers, to be more specific. 
      1 year ago — Culture and religion
    • On Ragnarok, Odin would count on his loyal deceased Vikings to battle alongside him against the giants.
      Fight, worship, be honorable: The greatest honor for fallen Viking warriors was to join Odin in Valhalla
      In order to cushion the blow of mortality, various civilizations have myths and theories of what the afterlife looks like. For Vikings, those who died valiantly had the chance of joining Odin in Valhalla.
      1 year ago — Culture and religion
    • It is difficult to pin down Loki's personality.
      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
    • Only selected slain warriors got the opportunity to get to Valhalla and enjoy their afterlife there.
      Hall of the slain: What is Valhalla?
      A short description of Valhalla? A majestic, grandiose palace ruled and kept by Odin, the god of wisdom, healing, knowledge, death, royalty, victory, and also poetry and runes. 
      1 year ago — Culture and religion
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