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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Dís

Anthropology; Mythology

Ghosts from Norse mythology who are often associated with fate. They can help or hinder humans, but are also known as protecting spirits for certain clans.

Norns

Anthropology; Mythology

Female spirits from Norse mythology who rule the destiny of humanity. They appear at the birth of children in order to determine their future.

Sæhrímnir

Anthropology; Mythology

A beast that is killed nightly in order to feed einherjar and aesir. It is described alternately as a boar and a sea creature.

Vár

Anthropology; Mythology

A Norse goddess associated with agreements and contracts. She is mentioned in both the Prose and Poetic Edda.

Skuld

Anthropology; Mythology

Described alternately as a norn and a valkyrie, Skuld has the power to decide a person's fate as they are born.

Virtue

Anthropology; Mythology

A celestial race roughly equivalent to seraphim. They watch over the movement of heavenly bodies.

Shaytan

Anthropology; Mythology

A demon, possibly Satan according to Islamic texts. Shaytan was created by God from a smokeless flame and has great influence over mankind, often encouraging them to perform evil acts.