Archives
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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 asked Loki if he would like to go to Utgard, the giant’s stronghold. Thor wanted to defeat Asgard’s fiercest foes, and he knew he could find them there. Loki…
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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.
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The Common Man’s God – Thor
Thor is known as the common man’s god. But what kind of personality was he, why did he fight in the east, and how will he perish?
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Viking Woman Buried with Her Dog
A Viking Woman buried with her dog was found in Norway. The boat burial also included brooches with silver thread.
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Sleipnir and Eight Tiny Reindeer
Sleipnir has eight legs. Odin rides the white horse during the Wild Hunt. Are eight legs enough of a coincidence to put Sleipnir and eight tiny reindeer together?
