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No prior knowledge is needed! Many books introduce Norse mythology in an accessible way, providing enough background to understand the core myths and characters. However, if you're already ...
Dr. Mathias Nordvig, a professor of Norse mythology, sits down with WIRED to compare and contrast Marvel's interpretations of Norse gods. Dr. Nordvig goes into great detail about everything from ...
This online mythology course is an introduction to the religion of the Vikings as it is recorded in Old Norse and Scandinavian literature from the medieval period. You will learn about the different ...
This world tree has been spoken about for centuries, in fact. It first appeared in Norse mythology as Yggdrasil was laid out in the Poetic Edda in the 13th century. At that time, the world tree ...
Valhalla is the resting place for slain Viking warriors. Asgard, in Norse mythology, is the dwelling place of the gods and is comparable to the Greek Mount Olympus. After naming the stadium ...