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Thor and Tyr Take Mile-Deep
This post finishes the story of Hymir’s kettle, which began in Thor and Tyr Face the Anger of Hymir. Aegir had no kettle big enough to brew mead for all…
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Thor and Tyr Face the Anger of Hymir
Thor and Tyr visit the giant Hymir to steal a kettle for a party. They are discovered.
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Asgard Alaska Earns Candid’s 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency
Asgard Alaska has earned Candid’s 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest level Candid awards: our mission, programs, goals, strategies and progress measure are all on the public record.
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Thor and Hymir Fish for the Midgard Serpent
Thor hooks Jörmungandr.
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The Morning Star and the Whetstone in Thor’s Head
How did the morning star come to be? This is the story told in Norse mythology.
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Thor and Hrungnir Battle
Thor and Hrungnir battle each other. Does Thor die in the end?
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Hrungnir and the Giants Prepare to Battle Thor
Hrungnir runs to Jotunheim and the giants prepare for the coming confrontation with Thor.
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Thor Confronts Hrungnir in Asgard
Thor battles Hrungnir the giant after Hrungnir raced against Odin and threatened the gods of Asgard.
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Thor and the Giant Geirrod: A Lesson on Grudges
The story of Thor and the giant Geirrod illustrate what a poorly made oath and holding a grudge can do to the person responsible for them.
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Odin and Sleipnir Flee Hrungnir and Gullfaxi
Odin boasts that Sleipnir can defeat any horse in a race. Hrungnir disagrees. They race to Asgard.
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Thor and Loki Go to Utgard, pt 4: The Challenges
The Utgard challenges pitted Thor, Loki, and Thialfe against the giants of Utgard. How did they handle those challenges?
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Thor and Loki Go to Utgard, pt 3: Skrymir, a Large Man
Skrymir, a large man, Thor, Loki, Thialfe, and Roskva travel together toward Utgard. What happens when Thor gets hangry and frustrated?
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Thor and Loki Go to Utgard, pt 2: The Strange Hall
Thor, Loki, Thialfe, and Roskva travel into a large forest where they find shelter in a strange hall. Who owns the hall?
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Thor and Loki Go to Utgard, pt 1: The Goat Feast
Part 1 of 4: Thor’s goats, a hungry farm family, and the start of the road to Utgard. Thor was itching for a fight, and the fiercest giants lived in…
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Loki, Thor, and the Giant Geirrod
The story of Loki, Thor, and the Giant Geirrod starts with Loki’s boredom. Soon, Loki is taking Thor into hostile territory with no weapons.
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Viking Influence in the Days of the Week
Tuesday through Friday are named for Viking gods. What explains the Viking influence in the days of the week?
