Thor – Mythopedia
Dec 8, 2022 · A paragon of strength and masculine virility, the storm god Thor was the fiercest of Norse deities. He was the son of Odin, the “all-father,” and a member of the Aesir tribe of …
Nine Realms - Mythopedia
Feb 10, 2023 · Some of the best-known items in Norse mythology came from Nidavellir, including Skidbladnir, an unsinkable ship; Gungnir, a deadly spear; and Mjölnir, Thor’s legendary …
Loki - Mythopedia
Dec 8, 2022 · Though his mythology consistently overlapped with those of his divine counterparts, Loki differed from them in important ways. Where Thor, Freya, and even Odin (a trickster …
Tyr – Mythopedia
Mar 8, 2023 · By virtue of being Odin’s son, Tyr was a half-sibling to the chief members of the Aesir tribe. Tyr’s half-siblings consisted of some of the most prominent figures in Norse …
Jotunheim - Mythopedia
Dec 8, 2022 · One of the Nine Realms in Norse cosmology, Jotunheim was the land of the jötunn —non-human, non-divine creatures such as giants and trolls. Jotunheim's chaotic nature …
Taranis - Mythopedia
Nov 29, 2022 · Taranis was known in Irish mythology as Tuireann, and played an important part in the story of Lugh, another pan-Celtic deity. He was also related to the Gaulish Ambisagrus. …
Midgard - Mythopedia
Dec 29, 2022 · Thor and the Serpent of Midgard In Norse mythology , Midgard was famous as the battleground between Thor , defender of Midgard, and Jörmungandr, the World Serpent who …
Freya – Mythopedia
Mar 8, 2023 · One of the principal deities of the Norse pantheon, the lovely and enchanting Freya was a goddess of blessings, love, lust, and fertility. A member of the Vanir tribe of deities, …
Odin – Mythopedia
Mar 8, 2023 · Overview. Widely worshiped by the Germanic peoples of the Middle Ages, Odin, furious lord of ecstasy and inspiration, was the highest of deities and the chief of the Aesir tribe …
Baldur – Mythopedia
Dec 8, 2022 · Baldur was the son of Odin, chief of the Aesir and highest of all gods, and Frigg, a goddess of wisdom with the power of foresight. He had a brother, Hodr, as well as several half …