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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 Jormungandr.
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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
Thor was itching for a fight, and the fiercest giants lived in Utgard. So he asked Loki to come along, and the two set out in Thor’s chariot, pulled by…
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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?
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Ragnarok: End of the World as Vikings Knew It
How did the Vikings envision the end of the world? Ragnarok is close at hand.
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Puy du Fou: Vikings and History of France
Puy du Fou offers several spectacular shows, including a Viking incursion at Saint Philbert le Vieil. Check out one of our inspirations.
