Mythology, History, and Interesting Facts
Odin is perhaps the most widely revered god in Norse mythology, with many tales and surviving texts alluding to his incredible wisdom, knowledge, and battle prowess. By Odin, many gods were born, among the most notable being Thor and Baldr, but he also had a whole host of other companions, many of them in animal … Read more
In Norse mythology, Thor is the son of the widely revered god Odin, and is a powerful hammer-wielding god renowned for his immense strength and the protection of humanity. He is the god of thunder and lightning. It is quite common to hear the question “how did Thor lose his right eye?”. More often than … Read more
In Norse mythology there are said to be 9 different realms, sometimes known as the Nine Worlds. Niflheim and Muspelheim spawned from the empty void of Ginnungagap (think Chaos in Greek mythology), whereas the remaining 7 derive from Ymir’s body. They are Alfheim, Asgard, Helheim, Jotunheim, Midgard, Svartalfheim, and Vanaheim. Here we take a look … Read more
Angrboda is a regular feature in Norse myths, and she has an important role in the stories of some of the most well-known figures in the mythology. But who exactly is Angrboda? Who is her family, where does she live, and why is she associated with grief? Read on to learn all about Angrboda. MORE … Read more