We have seen many examples of Norse legendary characters in the Marvel comics and films, such as Thor, Loki, Odin, Frigg, and even Thor’s goats. In some cases, the movie events tie in with the...
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The treasures of the gods in Norse mythology were six valuable items created by the dwarves, also called dark elves. These treasures were made by Brokk, Eitri, and two dwarf brothers known as the...
Hrungnir was one of the strongest frost giants in Jotunheim because he was made of stone. In Snorri Sturluson’s Prose Edda, a saga in the Skáldskaparmál tells the tale of Hrungrir and his...
Geri and Freki: Odin’s Wolves Who Inspired the Úlfhéðnar Warriors
Geri and Freki are the wolves of Odin. The wolves Geri and Freki weren't just the companions of Odin. Geri and Freki were said to have helped the Valkyries carry chosen souls to their home in...
In Old Norse mythology, Gullveig was a völva (a sorceress or shaman) that may have caused the legendary war between the realms of Æsir and Vanir. The poem Völuspá (Poetic Edda) describes her...
Ask and Embla are the first humans in existence in Norse mythology. They were created by Norse God brothers Odin, Vili, and Vé. Their story shares parallels to the Christian Adam and Eve, as well as...