Tag: Odin
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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.
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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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Regin, Sigurd and Fafnir the Dragon
When Regin the brother to Fafnir the Dragon takes in Sigurd, he knows he has an opportunity to slay the dragon and get the treasure.
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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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Odin to Santa Claus: What’s the Connection?
How are Odin and Santa Claus related? Jackson Crawford says they aren’t. Find out how he debunks a popular misconception.
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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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Norse Myth: Creation of Man and Woman
The Norse myth creation of man and woman has some similarities with the Christian creation myth. Learn about Ash and Elm here.
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Norse Creation Myth: Ymir’s Death
Ymir’s death was the source for the creation of Midgard. Odin and his two brothers killed their great grandfather…
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Yggdrasil: The Terrible One’s Steed
The Norse tree that connects the universe and multiverse of Norse mythology is a mystery. Yggdrasil, the terrible one’s steed, waits for you.
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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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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.
