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Is Valhalla Heaven or Hell? 10 Facts That Might Surprise You

By Scandinavia Facts

Valhalla is closer to the concept of heaven than it is to hell, but it is not an exact parallel. Located in Asgard, Valhalla is where Odin, the god of thunder, reigns. Valkyries, Odin’s maiden warriors, select which elite Viking warriors may enter. The description of Valhalla is what the Vikings would have considered a paradise.

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Norse Mythology: A Guide to Gods, Heroes, Rituals, and Beliefs

Norse Mythology explores the magical myths and legends of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland and Viking-Age Greenland and outlines the way the prehistoric tales and beliefs from these regions that have remained embedded in the imagination of the world.

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John Lindow
2025
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Norse Myth: 6 Biggest Misconceptions

(Updated Version) 6 of the biggest misconceptions about Norse myth and the Norse gods in popular culture.

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2020
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Norse Mythology Explained In 15 Minutes

Norse Mythology/The Norse Gods have had a profound impact upon civilisation, with tales of Odin, Thor, Loki, Borr, Surt, Mimir, Freya and Tyr captivating audiences since creation.

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2018
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Myths to Live By

What is a properly functioning mythology and what are its functions? Can we use myths to help relieve our modern anxiety, or do they help foster it? In Myths to Live by, Joseph Campbell explores the enduring power of the universal myths that influence our lives daily and examines the myth-making...

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Joseph Campbell
1993
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Jörmungandr: The Great Serpent Of Norse Mythology - (Norse Mythology Explained)

It's been a while since we last looked as some Norse Mythology. So today we can take a look at another child of Loki, Jormungand and his bitter rivalry with Thor.

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2018
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Exploring Norse Mythology: Loki, God of Trickery

A discussion of Loki, the Norse trickster god, who figures prominently in the majority of Norse myths.

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2018
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The Myth of Loki and the Deadly Mistletoe - Iseult Gillespie

Discover the Norse myth of Baldur, the most beloved being in Asgard, and how the trickster god Loki plotted his death.

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2020
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The Myth of Loki’s Monstrous Children - Iseult Gillespie

Odin, the king of Asgard, was plagued by nightmares. Three fearsome figures haunted his dreams: a massive, writhing shadow; a shambling, rotting corpse; and worst of all, a monstrous beast with a deadly bite.

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2022
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How Thor Got His Hammer - Scott A. Mellor

Loki the mischief-maker, writhes in Thor’s iron grip. The previous night, he’d snuck up on Thor’s wife and shorn off her beautiful hair. To fix what he’d done, Loki rushes to the dwarves and tricks them into making gifts for the gods.

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2019
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The Myth of Loki and the Master Builder - Alex Gendler

Dive into the Norse myth of how Loki tricked a stranger into building the great wall of Asgard to keep the realm safe from giants.

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2019
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