Tag: norse mythology
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Norse Mythology: Gods and Races, Part 2
This week’s lesson is a wrap-up of the major gods of Norse mythology (part 3 will be the various races). If I did not include a god that you thought should have been included, send me a message or an ask and I will gladly make a post to mend it (either as an answer…
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Norse Mythology: Gods and Races, Part 1
This Friday I hope to give a concise breakdown of the major gods and races of Norse mythology. Keep in mind that this lesson only provides a glimpse into a complex subject, but still it should be enough to understand certain figures and their roles in the mythological realm. There are definitely other gods and…
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Norse Mythology: Creation
This Friday’s lesson delves into the realm of myth itself, however, it is mainly to provide a general understanding and not an in-depth study. I will summarize the story of how the worlds were formed. See “Sources” below for the material I used for this purpose. The Story of Creation Before the creation of the material worlds,…
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Norse Mythology: Sources
Norse and Germanic mythology are full of rich traditions that have been preserved in only a few sources (at least directly). Many other sources contain bits and pieces of the mythological material, but only a few solely focus on it. This lesson aims to discuss those sources that directly address the old traditions of Norse…
