Mythology

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  Ragnar Lothbrok: Shaggy Breeches

  Ragnar Lothbrok is said to be a Viking king, who fathered several famous sons. Was he a real person and why did he have shaggy pants?

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  The Norse Creation Myth: Ginnungagap, Ymir and Authumbla

  The Norse creation myth starts with a gap, fire and ice. It continues with a cow, a giant, and his sweat forming other giants.

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  How Heimdall Created Humans: The Three Social Classes of Viking Society

  According to the Lay of Rig, Heimdall established three social classes of Viking society and created people.

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  Aesir, Vanir, and Jötnar of Viking Mythology

  The Aesir, Vanir and Jotun have a large place in Norse and Viking mythology. The Aesir have the more popular gods.

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  Thor, Odin, and Loki in Norse Mythology

  Thor, Odin and Loki may be the most important gods in Norse mythology. Thor for the common person, Odin for the warlords, and Loki as a foil.

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  Norse Mythology Behind the Northern Lights

  Review some of the fascinating Norse mythology behind the Northern Lights, including their association with Valkyries, Bifröst, and the gods.