Tag: Odin
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Thor and Hrungnir Battle
Thor and Hrungnir battle each other. Does Thor die in the end?
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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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Mimir: Head of Wisdom
Mimir is the guardian of secret knowledge, whether its in his own disembodied head or at his well. Odin seeks Mimir for his counsel.
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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.
