The Norse Gods and their role in Norse Mythology. You will find details about each of them in alphabetical order (A to Z).
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A short introduction to the surprisingly complex king of the gods in Norse myth. Dr. Jackson Crawford is Instructor of Nordic Studies and Nordic Program Coordinator at the University of Colorado Boulder (formerly UC Berkeley and UCLA).
Five of the biggest misconceptions about the Norse god Loki.
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This week, we're headed north. To check out the gods of the Northmen. Or the Norse. That's right, we're talking Thor, Loki, Freyr, Freya, Odin, Frigg, Baldr, and Tyr. And Fenrir. And the Frost Giants. There's a lot to cover here, and it's going to be fun.
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(Updated Version) 6 of the biggest misconceptions about Norse myth and the Norse gods in popular culture.
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.
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.
A discussion of Loki, the Norse trickster god, who figures prominently in the majority of Norse myths.
Discover the Norse myth of Baldur, the most beloved being in Asgard, and how the trickster god Loki plotted his death.