Tag: Loki
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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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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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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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Kvasir: Man of Spit, Mead of Poetry Origin
The gods created Kvasir from the spit of the Vanir and Aesir. Who was Kvasir, why did the gods create him, and how did he die?
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Vikings and Dragons: A Primer
What’s the connection between Vikings and dragons? Looking at the Old Norse mythology offers some clues about their conceptions of dragons.
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The Dwarf King Hreidmar’s Downfall
The dwarf king Hreidmar’s treasure was renowned. When his son was killed he got even more treasure from Odin. What was its curse?
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Loki, Thor’s Hammer, Mjolnir, and other Treasures
What does Loki have to do with the making of Thor’s Hammer, Mjolnir? What other treasures did he commission?
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Viking Hel and the Afterlife
Where did a Viking go when they died? Not to one place but to many. The fallen might go to Valhalla or Freyja‘s field, the drowned to the sea goddess…
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The Viking Afterlife
The Viking afterlife is more varied than warriors going to Valhalla. Some scholars offer four or five places where Vikings may go on death.
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The Viking Drinking Horn
Viking drinking horns were used to bind oaths, show prowess, and impress visitors. Drink a full measure with Asgard Alaska.
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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.
