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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Bifrost

Anthropology; Mythology

A rainbow bridge that connects Midgard and Asgard, allowing the possibility for creatures to travel between planes of existence. The bridge will be destroyed during the events of the ragnarok.

Muspelheim

Anthropology; Mythology

One of the nine worlds from Norse mythology. It is located to the far south and is a realm of intense heat, home only to fire giants and a few gods.

Asgard

Anthropology; Mythology

One of the nine planes of existence from Scandinavian mythology. Asgard is ruled over by Odin and Frigg, with the hall of Valhalla also being found in Asgard.

Midgard

Anthropology; Mythology

One of the nine worlds from Norse mythology, Midgard is the home of humans and is analagous to earth. It will be destroyed during the events of the ragnarok.