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Hlidskjalf (Odin’s Throne)

In Norse mythology, Hlidskjalf (or Hliðskjálf) is the magical place or the high seat of the god Odin from where he can see all nine realms. Hlidskjalf: Ambiguity of the Word's Origin The...

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Norse God Váli

In Norse mythology, Váli is the god of vengeance. He is the son of the all-father Odin (Old Norse Óðinn) and the Æsir giantess (a jötunn) Rindr. This Norse deity was also born to avenge his...

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Borr (Bor, Bör, Burr) in Norse Mythology

The name Borr means son or born. He's the son of Buri, the primeval god freed from a salty ice slab by the ancient cow (Auðumbla). Borr, Bör, or Burr, however you choose to spell it, is one of...

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The Poetic Edda: Summary and Facts

The Poetic Edda is the contemporary name for an untitled series of anonymous Old Norse poems. It is different from the Prose Edda, also compiled by Snorri Sturluson. There are several versions, which...

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Fáfnir: The Norse Dwarf Who Turned into a Dragon

Fáfnir was originally a dwarf In Old Norse mythology. He was the son of the sorcerer, Hreidmar, and brother of Regin, Ótr, Lyngheiðr, and Lofnheiðr. Fáfnir became a dragon after he stole...

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The Importance of Dwarves in Norse Mythology

Dwarves (also known as “Dvergar” or “Dvergr“) were master blacksmiths, miners, and sages in Old Norse myths and legends. They lived inside mountains in the realm of Nidavellir (or maybe...

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