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Image by J. Penrose, 1890. Norse or Scandinavian mythology comprises the pre-Christian legends and religious beliefs of the Scandinavian people and Northern Germanic tribes, which tend to reflect a focus on physical prowess and military might. These myths were originally orally transmitted in the form of odes, sagas, and poetic epics.
Norse mythology is a mythological system coming from the North Germanic Peoples and Old Norse religion. Norse (or Nordic or Scandinavian) mythology contains stories of gods, creatures and humans derived from various sources such as folk tales and the medieval scripts such as the Sagas and Eddas, as well as archaeological evidence such as rune stones.
Etymology. The word "Valkyrie" comes from the Old Norse valkyrja (plural "valkyrur"), which consists of the words val ("to choose") and kyrja ("slaughter"). Thus, the term literally means choosers of the slain. It is cognate to the Old English wælcyrige. The modern German Walküre, which was coined by Richard Wagner, was derived from the Old ...
One creature that holds a special place in the tales of Nordic folklore is Níðhǫggr. This dragon, with a name that means “Malice Striker” in Old Norse, plays a unique role in the cosmic drama of Norse myths. Picture Yggdrasil, the enormous world tree that connects all the realms in Norse mythology. Níðhǫggr, the dragon, resides at the ...
May 15, 2023 · Across the Norse world, archaeologists have recovered artifacts made from metal and amber in the shape of a capital letter “T”. These mysterious objects have become known as Thor’s hammer amulets, after Mjolnir from Norse mythology. This article explores the Norse pantheon, the cult of Thor, and the function and meaning of these amulets ...
Ragnarök. In Norse mythology, Ragnarök (meaning "fate of the gods") [1] refers to the eschatological battle that will end the current cosmic order. It will be waged between the Aesir, led by Odin, and the forces of chaos ( Loki and his monstrous children, as well as, among others, the Jötnar). Not only will most of the gods, giants, and ...
Norse Mythology. Norse mythology is the compilation of the stories, religious practices, and myths of the ancient Nordic people. These texts span a period of time beginning in Norse paganism and continuing through the medieval era, during which most of Scandinavia converted to Christianity.
