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Hel: Norse Goddess of Death

By Jessica S.

Hel, goddess of death, could there be a more fearsome being in the world of Norse mythology? But don’t be taken-in by the portrayal of the Norse goddess of death in the Marvel universe. While the Norse goddess was the ruler of the underworld, she was never represented as pure evil. Hel was a more complex character in Norse mythology.

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Freyr and Gerd: Lovesick Norse God Seeking Giantess

There is a well-known Norse myth which tells of how the Vanir Freyr fell in love with the giantess Gerd, wooed her, and eventually convinced her to marry him. She was not any easy catch - many attempts and various tactics were needed to gain the proud giantess’ hand…

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Wu Mingren
2018
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Gullinbursti: The Golden Boar

Gullinbursti was an attribute of the god Freyr, and sometimes Gullinbursti is referred to as his fylgia, or familiar. Therefore, understanding the god Freyr is key to understanding the importance of his golden boar Gullinbursti.

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Jessica S.
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Thor Is Beating the Lutheran Church in a Battle for Believers in the Land of Fire and Ice

Ásatrú, first practiced by the early Vikings who trolled Iceland's eastern shores, is the country's fastest-growing religion—or spiritual movement.

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Julia Duin
2021
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Aesir vs Vanir Gods: What’s The Difference?

Let’s take a closer look at these two clans of deities in Norse mythology, what differentiates them, and what aligns them.

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Jessica S.
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The Death of Balder: Everyone Swears an Oath Except Mistletoe

The most handsome of the gods was born to Frigg and Odin. He was named Balder (also known as Baldur or Baldr). He was a god of truth and light.

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N.S. Gill
2019
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