Mythology

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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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  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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  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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  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?

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  Did Viking Berserkers Exist?

  Were Viking Berserkers real? While some refute the existence of Vikings altogether, we’ll look at the evidence for them and who they were.

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  Odin’s Hunt Vs. Ghost Riders in the Sky

  Odin’s Hunt, also called the Wild Hunt, resembles the song “Ghost Riders in the Sky” Is the song a ranching version of the Wild Hunt?

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  Odin Steals the Mead of Poetry

  Odin steals the Mead of Poetry for the gods and man, but how did he get past the boulder and Gunnlod and what else did he face to do so?

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  The Mead of Poetry (Odrerir) and Odin’s Labor

  Odin disguises himself as “Evil-doer” to get close to the Mead of Poetry (Odrerir). After preying on the greed of slaves, he makes a bargain.