Can we forgive Loki? This question has been on my mind for so long. If you are new to Norse mythology, you might see Loki as a villain. But if you have been spending some time reading between the lines, you will learn that every figure in Norse mythology had their own story and tragedy. …
Odin in Norse mythology was the father of many famous and mighty gods. He was the chief god ruling over Asgard the stronghold of Aesir gods. Odin’s sparkling hall in Asgard was Valhalla where Odin welcomed the bravest human warriors who fell in battle. Odin always appeared as an old man with white bear wearing …
Vidar Odin’s son was among the supportive characters in the Norse mythology. But anyone who carefully reads the mythology can notice the superpower within this god. He who remained calm and silent the whole story was in range in his father’s death. He who in range for the loss of his beloved father became the …
In Norse mythology, Ragnarok was viewed as a full stop to a glorious poem of the Norse gods’ times. It was, indeed, a full stop but it did not end the whole story. Life feeds on death and if one door closed, another will be open. After Ragnarok, it might put an end to the …
By far, Loki has presumably been the most complicated character in Norse mythology. His true background, his grudge against Gods, his unpredictable prank, etc. hardly can we clearly make out any of them. As we all are curious about this perplexing character, we need to delve deeper into the myth. This blog post will present …
Who was God Hodr? In Norse Mythology, Hodr was the son of the god Odin and goddess Frigg. Some materials also presented that Hodr was actually the twin brother of Baldur. Hodr was a blind god. Little do we know about his personality and the qualities he embodied. The most famous Norse tale about God Hodr …
There were some influential women characters in Norse mythology, such as Frigg, Freya, or Hel. There was, however, one women character occupying a very important part, though the myth did not describe her vividly. She was the giantess Angrboda. Who was Angrboda? Angrboda was a giantess with reddish hair and muscular. Her hair had the color of the …
What was Ragnarok? Ragnarok or the Doom of Gods was a series of disastrous events prophesied in Norse myth. It included the deaths of many Gods, the dark days of the whole cosmos, and many other natural disasters. People interpret the word “Ragnarok” as the “final destiny of the Gods” Dark and haunting dreams and prophecies had illustrated the …
Baldur was one of the most beloved gods in Norse mythology. He was so shining and beautiful that any beautiful beings in the cosmos would bow before him. People loved Baldur for his purity, justice, and joy. However, the most famous tale about this beloved god revolved around his death. Below was the story: Baldur …
What was Valhalla? In Norse mythology, Valhalla was a majestic and colossal hall located in Asgard and presided over by Odin the Allfather. The roof of the shimmering hall was full of shining shields. There were a lot of seats surrounding many feasting tables. Wolves and eagles flying above Valhalla guarded the palace against any …