Kvasir was a Norse god of mead and poetry. He was said to be the wisest of all gods and men. In Viking history, poetry was a way to tell stories about god and religious people and their heroes and villains. It is fitting to say a story about works of the past and it…
Ymir is the origins giant closely related to Norse creation myths, as well as the beginning of the new world. He was nourished by cosmic cows and his body parts were used in the construction of the universe. He gets his offspring by himself, a descendant of his father, having been the mother of Odin. Odin and his…
Norse mythology is full of different worlds, or realms, that make up the Universe. The nine realms are Asgard, home of the gods; Vanaheim, home of the Vanir gods; Alfheim, home of the light elves; Midgard, home of humans; Jotunheim, home of the giants; Niflheim, land of mist and darkness; Muspelheim, land of fire; Helheim, the realm…
Norse mythology is full of fascinating and powerful beings, including elves. In this article, we’ll take a look at what elves are, their role in Norse mythology, and how they’re represented in popular culture today. Elves are often thought of as small, delicate creatures with pointy ears. However, in Norse mythology, elves were tall and beautiful, with fair…
The Prose Edda is a collection of Norse mythology written in Iceland in the 13th century. The book is largely based on older oral traditions and contains many stories about the gods and heroes of Norse mythology. The Prose Edda is an important source of information about Norse mythology, as it is one of the few sources that were…
In Japanese mythology, the Japanese gods (神, kami) are natural and supernatural spirits or beings that are revered by the people of Japan. They can take many forms, such as animals, humans, objects, and forces of nature. The word kami can also refer to an aspect of the native religion of Japan called Shinto. Shinto…
Most ancient Egyptian gods were represented as human beings with the head of an animal. The animals associated with particular gods represented specific characteristics of those deities. For example, the god Re was often depicted as a man with the head of a hawk, symbolizing his role as the sun god and a god of…
Surt is the Norse god of fire giants. He is said to be a giant himself, and he carries a flaming sword. Surt is one of the most feared gods in Norse mythology, as he is responsible for Ragnarok, the end of the world. Surt is also said to be immune to fire, and he can…
Bragi is the Norse god of poetry. He is also known as the god of eloquence and for his skill as a bard. Bragi is often depicted as a young man with long, golden hair. He is sometimes shown holding a harp or wearing a golden crown. In many stories, Bragi is said to be…
idunn is the Norse goddess of Spring in Norse mythology who is responsible for keeping the apples of youth. These apples allow the gods to stay young and live forever. Idunn is often portrayed as a young, beautiful woman with long golden hair. She is also sometimes shown with birds or other animals associated with youth and…
