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Norse Myth: 6 Biggest Misconceptions

2020

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

12:50 min

The Poetic Edda: Stories of the Norse Gods and Heroes (Hackett Classics)

"The poems of the Poetic Edda have waited a long time for a Modern English translation that would do them justice. Here it is at last (Odin be praised!) and well worth the wait.

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Jackson Crawford (translator)
2015
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Who Survives Ragnarok?

In the story, many of the gods die and the nine worlds of the Norse cosmos held in the branches of Yggdrasil are consumed by fire. But, according to surviving accounts of the prophecy, not everyone will die in this Viking apocalypse.

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Jessica S.
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Hel: Norse Goddess of Death

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.

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

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.

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Scandinavia Facts
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This is Why Odin Sacrificed His Eye in Norse Mythology

To satisfy his relentless thirst for wisdom, Odin sacrificed one of his eyes in exchange for a drink from Mimir’s well, which gave him the enlightenment he sought.

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Scandinavia Facts
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The Norse Goddess Frigg

Every notable character in the history of humanity and throughout various cultures and beliefs had someone even more important sitting next to him – a wife.

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Nokki Nollason
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Baldur

“Shining Baldur” was a Norse god of the Aesir tribe of unparalleled beauty and wisdom who settled the feuds of men and gods. His death as a result of Loki’s trickery is one of the central stories of Norse mythology.

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Thomas Apel
2021
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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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