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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Kraken

Anthropology; Mythology

Giant squid-like creatures said to exist off the coast of Norway and Iceland. They grab ships and pull them underwater, eventually devouring them.

Sköll

Anthropology; Mythology

A wolf that chases the sun across the sky every day. When the events of ragnarok transpire, it will catch up to the sun and devour it.

Draugr

Anthropology; Mythology

Mythical beings from Norse folk tales. They are undead, akin to zombies, but also have the power to change size and have super strength.

Sleipnir

Anthropology; Mythology

The eight-legged horse ridden by the Norse god Odin. He is one of Loki's many bestial children.

Nidhogg

Anthropology; Mythology

A dragon that gnaws at the roots of Yggdrasill. It is controlled by the god Hel.

Frigg

Anthropology; Mythology

The wife of Odin and the queen of Asgard. She has the power to see the future but never reveals her knowledge to others. She is the mother of Baldr, but not any of Odin's other children.

Váli

Anthropology; Mythology

Norse god who is the son of Odin and the giantess Rindr. He was conceived for the purpose of slaying Hodur after he killed his brother. He grew to adulthood in a single day to complete this task. In ...