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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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Mythology
Vanaheimr
Anthropology; Mythology
In Norse mythology this is the home of the Vanir, a group of deities associated with wisdom and foresight. It is one of the nine worlds of Norse cosmology.
Draupnir
Anthropology; Mythology
A golden ring in the possession of Odin. After nine nights it drips eight new rings from itself, each identical to the original.
Slidr
Anthropology; Mythology
A river in the Norse land of Hel. Jumping into it is fatal as there are swords turning beneath the water that will slice everything.
Gjallarhorn
Anthropology; Mythology
A horn belonging to Heimdall. He would also use it as a cup to drink mead.
Eitr
Anthropology; Mythology
A mythical substance from Norse tales. It is a luquid that the first living beings were made from.
Valhalla
Anthropology; Mythology
A gigantic hall located in Asgard, overseen by Odin. Warriors who die a heroic death and are chosen by Odin are escorted to Valhalla by valkyrie to becom einherjar, ready to fight in ragnarok.
Fafnir
Anthropology; Mythology
A dragon in Norse mythology who guards a large stash of gold and treasure. He is slain by the hero Sigurd. Once Sigurd tastes some of his blood, he gains the ability to talk to birds.
