Norse Mythology
Great tales of Norse Mythology. Odin, Thor and plenty more.
- Mythology
- Norse
- Norse Mythology
- Odin
- Thor
Some of the stories included
Ragnarök: The End of the WorldThe prophesied end of the Norse world begins with three years of winter and ends with the earth sinking into the sea, consumed by fire.
Odin's Sacrifice for WisdomThe Norse myth, told in the Hávamál and Prose Edda, of how Odin gave an eye at Mímir's well and hung nine nights on the world tree to win the runes.
The Creation of MjölnirThe Norse myth, told in Snorri's Prose Edda, of how Loki's prank on Sif led to a wager with the dwarf smiths who forged Thor's hammer Mjölnir.
Thor Dressed as a BrideThor wore a bridal veil and housewife's keys to win back a hammer a giant had buried eight leagues deep.
The Death of BaldurIn Snorri's Prose Edda, Baldur dies when blind Hodr throws a mistletoe shaft that Loki handed him.
Ask and Embla: The First HumansThe Norse myth of the first humans: Odin, Vili and Vé find two pieces of driftwood on a shore and give them breath, mind and senses, making Ask and Embla.
The Valkyries, Choosers of the SlainThe story of the warrior maidens of Norse myth who decided who lived and died in battle, escorting fallen heroes to Valhalla.
The Creation of the CosmosThe Norse creation myth: how fire and ice met in the void of Ginnungagap, and the gods built the world from the body of the first giant, Ymir.
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The Legend of Saint PatrickThe story of St. Patrick, who was kidnapped by pirates and sold into slavery in Ireland before returning as its patron saint.
The Birth of AphroditeHesiod said Aphrodite rose from sea foam and landed on Cyprus, while Homer made her Zeus's daughter. Two stories, one goddess.
The RamayanaThe ancient Indian epic of Prince Rama's 14-year exile, his quest to rescue his wife Sita, and his return to Ayodhya, which is celebrated today as Diwali.
Icarus and DaedalusThe classic myth of the inventor Daedalus, who built wings of feathers and wax, leading to the tragic flight and fall of his son Icarus.
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