Mythology

Mythology

The term mythology can refer to either the study of myths, or to a body of myths. Comparative mythology is the study of connections between myths from different cultures. In the study of folklore, a myth is a sacred narrative explaining how the world and humankind came to be in their present form. Many scholars in other fields use the term "myth" in somewhat different ways. In a very broad sense, the word can refer to any traditional story.

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Hœnir

Anthropology; Mythology

One of the gods from North Mythology, Hœnir worked with Odin to create humanity.

Gulltoppr

Anthropology; Mythology

From Norse mythology, Gulltoppr is a golden maned horse owned by Heimdallr.

Loki

Anthropology; Mythology

A shape-shifting Norse god who appears frequently in the mythology. He is the father of the gods Hel and Narfi, as well as the mythical beasts Fenrir, Jörmungandr and Sleipnir. He tricks Hodur into ...

Thor

Anthropology; Mythology

One of the most prominent Norse gods, Thor is the god of lightning, storms, strength and healing. He wields the hammer Mjölnir which has the ability to strike enemies with thunderbolts. In Nordic ...

Mjölnir

Anthropology; Mythology

Thor's mighty hammer. It possess many magical qualities, including the ability to level mountains in a single blow, and to never miss its target. Its origins are unclear, but the most popular version ...

Odin

Anthropology; Mythology

One of the principal gods from the Norse pantheon. He rules over Asgard and is associated with war, victory, magic and poetry. He has many deity sons, including Thor and Meili. Odin is considered to ...

Kvasir

Anthropology; Mythology

A Norse god who was born when the saliva of an Aesir and a Vanir were mixed. He spent his life travelling and teaching, until he was killed by the dwarves Fjalar and Galar. They mixed his blood with ...