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Anthropology
The study of human beings and human ancestors through time. Focuses on relation to physical characteristics, environmental effects, social relations and culture. The science of humans.
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Váli
Anthropology; Mythology
Norse god who is the son of Odin and the giantess Rindr. He was conceived for the purpose of slaying Hodur after he killed his brother. He grew to adulthood in a single day to ...
Gungnir
Anthropology; Mythology
A magical spear belonging to Odin. At the beginning of the Ragnarok, Odin will lead his forces into battle and the first attack will be struck by Odin on Fenrir using this spear. ...
Mjölnir
Anthropology; Mythology
Thor's mighty hammer. It possess many magical qualities, including the ability to level mountains in a single blow, and to never miss its target. Its origins are unclear, but the ...
Thor
Anthropology; Mythology
One of the most prominent Norse gods, Thor is the god of lightning, storms, strength and healing. He wields the hammer Mjölnir which has the ability to strike enemies with ...
Odin
Anthropology; Mythology
One of the principal gods from the Norse pantheon. He rules over Asgard and is associated with war, victory, magic and poetry. He has many deity sons, including Thor and ...
Mímir
Anthropology; Mythology
A Norse god who was beheaded during the Aesir-Vanir war. The head part survived, and Odin took to carrying it around as it would dispense valuable advice.
Meili
Anthropology; Mythology
A son of Odin and brother of Thor. No mentions of his acts are given in either the Prose Edda or the Poetic Edda.
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