Tag: Odin
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The Morning Star and the Whetstone in Thor’s Head
How did the morning star come to be? This is the story told in Norse 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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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 1: The Goat Feast
Part 1 of 4: Thor’s goats, a hungry farm family, and the start of the road to Utgard. Thor was itching for a fight, and the fiercest giants lived in…
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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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Ragnarök: 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 (Óðrerir) 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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Fjalarr and Galarr Give up the Mead of Poetry
The dwarves, Fjalarr and Galarr hide the mead of poetry and go on a murderous rampage. Find out who ends up with the mead afterwards.
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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.
