Norse Mythology Archive

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Brokkr and Eitri were Norse dwarves who fashioned magical artifacts for the gods, making them powerful and invincible. In Norse mythology many stories

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The story of Alwilda sounds more like a fairytale, and truth to be told; it's difficult to determine whether the account is based

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Many fascinating, mythical animals dwell in and around the sacred tree Yggdrasil. We know the squirrel Ratatoskr, that is plotting intrigue and spreading gossips, and

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In Norse mythology, we often encounter Odin sitting on his high seat, Hlidskjalf, a position that allows him to see into all realms. Odin

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Freya married Odr (Odur), a symbol of the summer sun and a symbol of passion. She loved Odr very much, and the couple had

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - A sword similar to Tyrfing, described in our earlier article on Ancient Pages, is Dainsleif. It was made by Dain, one of the dwarfs

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Thor, the thunder god, had a beautiful wife, who was, along with the goddess Freya, the most attractive goddess in the Norse pantheon. Sif's

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Odin is associated with war and death, humanity's knowledge of the runic alphabet, poetry, healing, and sorcery. Odin was always seeking wisdom, even at

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In Norse mythology, Kvasir was an amazing being created from the saliva of the Aesir and the Vanir gods. Kvasir is mentioned in

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The Norse creation myth in the Poetic Edda tells how the gods were born and how the earth was created. It is said

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In ancient times, the Vikings imagined the world completely encircled and supported by the Great Divine World Serpent, Jörmungandr. Jormungand is the second oldest

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Hel is one of three horrible children of the trickster god Loki. She is a giantess, goddess of death and a ruler of

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Askeladden (in English: 'Ash Lad') is a charming, the youngest of all brothers, and the least resourceful figure from ancient mythological beliefs. When

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Thor was the proud possessor of his hammer, Mjölnir because it always served him well. His frustration was great when he awoke one

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - At one time in the distant past, Tyr was a god of war and a sky god. He was concerned with justice and

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Frey is one of the most important gods of Norse mythology. Frey and his twin sister Freya are the most famous members of the Vanir

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Among the most commonly encountered creatures in Norse mythology is Huldra. In Norwegian folklore, there are many stories about Huldra (which means "secret," "covered") and her

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The story about Elli is a compelling Norse myth that teaches us many important things. According to Norse beliefs, old age has always frightened humans

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In Norse mythology, Skadi (Skade) was the daughter of Thiazzi of the Hrimthurssar, the frost giant who inhabited Jotunheim. Skadi (also Skade) was the wife

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Like many other ancient civilizations, Norse people believed in the concept of the soul. However, in addition to this, it was also thought that

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - In Norse mythology, Seidr is the practice of magic and shamanism. Shamans played a very important role in Norse society. These enigmatic beings were