The Norse Way
By Jimmy Joe
Facts and Figures:
Nine Worlds
The Nine Worlds has already been listed under Norse Creation . I have listed it again so that you may find the information more easily. Alfheim World of the elves Asgard World of the Aesir Jötunheim World of the giants and frost-giants. Midgard Ho...
June 24th, 2001
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Norse Gods
Norse gods have recently gained popularity with the appearance of Thor and his myth in Marvel movies. Not only that, but there are many television shows which make mention of the Norse gods and goddesses. There is an appealing aspect to Norse myth...
April 2nd, 2002
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Norse Weekdays
The table below shows that the names of the days of the week that we are most familiar with were mostly derived from the names of Germanic gods and goddesses. I only have the names of Anglo-Saxon (Old English) days listed. Only Sunday, Monday and ...
June 24th, 2001
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Norse Mythology
Norse Mythology is a strange world. It's different from other mythology in that their characters and world, even in Asgard, are grave and solemn. This may all be due to the fact, even though the gods are immortal, that they will be destroyed in a ...
July 23rd, 1999
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About Norse Mythology
Who were the Norse and Germanic people? Was there any historical connection to Norse myths? Sources for Norse myths Who were the Norse and Germanic people? The name Norse referred to a people and a language of the ancient Scandinavians (Norwegians...
July 23rd, 1999
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Other Beings
The following beings come from the spirit world. Some were protective spirits or minor deities. Note that Valkyries have been moved to a new page of their own.
August 17th, 2002
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Witches
This page should actually be called Witches and Sibyls. Below are some articles on wise-women that are found in Norse myths, which included: witches, sorceresses and prophetesses. I have also included women known for their wisdom. Background Magic...
September 28th, 2003
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Asgard
Asgard was one of the Nine Worlds created by Odin and his brothers, and it was the name of the home of Aesir gods and goddesses. Dozen or more palaces or halls were built within Asgard belonging to the gods, with Odin residing in great hall called...
July 23rd, 1999
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Creation
The Creation as seen in Norse mythology was strange and different from that of classical Greek mythology. Yet it's nevertheless fascinating, because of the roles played by giants and the gods. Ymir Yggdrasill and the Nine Worlds Ymir There was not...
July 23rd, 1999
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Norse vs Celtic: The Battle of Ancient Mythologies
Norse vs Celtic is a famous comparison because of many similarities and differences between the two mythologies. These mythologies have been around for quite some time now and contain all sorts of exciting and entertaining plots and characters. We...
May 17th, 2022
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