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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Freyr

Anthropology; Mythology

One of the most important Norse Gods, said to be an ancestor of the Swedish royal family. Freyr is a Vanir and rules over Alfheim, the realm of the light elves. Among his posessions are a shining ...

Hodur

Anthropology; Mythology

The brother of Baldr. He was tricked by Loki into shooting Baldr with an arrow made of mistletoe - the only thing that could harm him. Angry with these events, Odin and Rindr gave birth to the giant ...

Dellingr

Anthropology; Mythology

A Norse god, possibly a personification of daybreak. He is the third husband of Nótt, the personification of night, and they have a son called Dagr, the personification of day. Odin places the family ...

Bragi

Anthropology; Mythology

The Norse god of poetry. Some sources state that he is one of Odin's many sons, but this is a heavily contested fact. He is mentioned in the Gylfaginning as being renowned for his wisdom, creativity ...

Skíðblaðnir

Anthropology; Mythology

A ship from Norse mythology, usually said to be in the possession of Freyr but rarely reported to be owned by Odin. It has the ability to be folded up neatly and carried around in a pocket.

Forseti

Anthropology; Mythology

The aesir god of justice from Norse mythology, who may also be the Frisian god Fosite. He is the son of Baldr and Nanna and lives in Glitnir, a hall of gold and silver that emitted light.

Heimdallr

Anthropology; Mythology

A Norse god that represents honed senses and foresight. He keeps watch for the ragnarok in his home of Himinbjörg. During the Ragnarok he will both kill and be killed by Loki.