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Norse Mythology

Rooted in Proto-Norse Nordic prehistory, Norse mythology dates back to the 11th to 18th centuries. It flourished during the Christianization of Scandinavia in the High Middle Ages though some aspects of it survive in modern times.

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Who is Sigurd?

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Sigurd or Siegfried is a Norse Mythology hero who has many attributes and features. He also fights legendary enemies like the dragon Fafnir. A representation of this fight can be found here: shorts/Yad_0LZYiBo

Who was the dragon slain by sigurd in Norse mythology?

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In Norse mythology, Sigurd is the hero and central character to the Volsunga saga. During the saga, Sigurd fights and kills Fafnir, a man who has been transformed into a dragon, in order to avenge the murder of Fafnir's brother, whom Fafnir killed while under the spelled of a cursed ring.

What is the meaning of the term hel?

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The term "hel" typically refers to the underworld or realm of the dead in Norse mythology. It is a gloomy and cold place where those who did not die in battle go after death. It is ruled over by the goddess Hel.

What are Sif the Norse god's powers?

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Sif, a Norse goddess, is often associated with golden hair and fertility. While her powers are not extensively described in Norse mythology, she is generally portrayed as a fertility goddess with the ability to promote the growth of crops and the prosperity of the land. She is also sometimes depicted as having powers related to fertility and abundance.

Which day of the week was named after the Norse gad of thunder?

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Thursday is the day of the week named after the Norse god of thunder, Thor.

What god had a temper that people feared him?

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One god with a temper that people feared was the Greek god Zeus. Known as the king of gods, Zeus could unleash destructive storms and lightning bolts when angered, causing people to tremble in fear. His unpredictable nature and ability to inflict punishment made him a formidable and feared deity in Greek mythology.

Where did you go in Norse belief after you died?

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In Norse belief, after death, those who died in battle were believed to go to the afterlife called Valhalla, where they would feast and fight alongside the gods in preparation for Ragnarok. Those who died of natural causes or diseases were believed to go to the realm of Hel, a cold and gloomy place ruled by the goddess Hel. Some exceptional individuals were believed to go to other realms like Folkvangr, ruled by the goddess Freyja.

Where did Thor's hammer go after his death?

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After Thor's death, his hammer, Mjolnir, was buried with him in his funeral pyre. In the Marvel comics, a new version of Mjolnir was created for a different character, Jane Foster, who took up the mantle of Thor. In the MCU, it is currently unclear what happened to Mjolnir after Thor's death, as Thor is still alive and wielding the weapon in the most recent films.

Why do you think the Norse were particularly interested in Markland and Vinland?

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The Norse were particularly interested in Markland and Vinland because these lands offered abundant natural resources, including timber and game, which were valuable commodities for their settlements in Greenland and Iceland. They were also motivated by exploration and trade opportunities in these new lands. Additionally, the Norse sagas and traditions may have played a role in generating interest and curiosity about these distant lands.

What can you yell me about Freya the Norse goddess?

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Freya is a prominent Norse goddess associated with love, beauty, and fertility. She is also associated with war and death. Freya was revered as the most beautiful of the gods and was said to ride a chariot pulled by two large cats. She is often depicted wearing a cloak made of falcon feathers and is known for her mastery of magic.

What animal is accociated with tyr the Norse god?

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Fenrir the wolf, who bit off the hand of Tyr.

Who were the mischievous cave-dwelling creatures in Norse mythology?

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A dwarf is a cave-dwelling creature in Norse Mythology.

What kind of animals did Thor use to pull his chariot?

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Thor's chariot was pulled by two goats named Tanngrisnir("teeth-barer") and Tanngnostr("teeth-grinder").

What is the appearance of thor?

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Thor had big muscles which made him a very strong man and he also had long white hair some people say.

What animal represent the symbol of the Valkyries?

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I'm not sure if my memory serves me right but I think its goat.

Who were Woden and Thunor?

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Woden was an alternative name for Odin the head god or all father

Thunor could possibly be an alternative form of the name Thor

Who is the Norse god of wood?

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Freyr is the Norse god of the woods. Freya is his female counterpart and is the goddess of the woods.

What does odin look like?

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He has many forms, but most people know him in his Wanderer disguise, which is the inspiration for Gandalf.

What was the names of Thor's goats?

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In Norse mythology, Tanngrisnir (Old Norse "teeth-barer, snarler") and Tanngnjóstr (Old Norse "teeth grinder") are the goats that pull the god Thor's chariot. The goats are attested in the Poetic Edda, compiled in the 13th century from earlier traditional sources, and the Prose Edda, written by Snorri Sturluson in the 13th century.

The Prose Edda relates that when Thor cooks the goats, their flesh provides sustenance for the god, and, after Thor resurrects them with his hammer, Mjöllnir, they are brought back to life the next day. According to the same source, Thor once stayed a night at the home of peasant farmers and shared with them his goat meal, yet one of their children, Þjálfi, sucks the marrow from a goat bone, resulting in the lameness of one of the goats upon resurrection. As a result, Thor maintains Þjálfi and his sister Röskva as his servants

How many pets does Odin have?

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Odin has a horse with 8 legs called Sleipnir. He also has two ravens, Huginn and Muninn, that fly around the earth and bring him news, and two wolves callef Geri and Freki.

What is Odin's wolf named?

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Odin's Ravens were called Huginn (thought) and Muninn (memory). Everyday at dawn they were supposed to travel across the nine worlds, the at the end of the day perch on Odin's shoulders and whisper news to him.

Where does the Norse god ve live?

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The Frost Giants and Rock Giants live in Jötunheimr, and Fire Giants live in Muspelheim.