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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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Loki
Anthropology; Mythology
A shape-shifting Norse god who appears frequently in the mythology. He is the father of the gods Hel and Narfi, as well as the mythical beasts Fenrir, Jörmungandr and Sleipnir. He ...
Lóðurr
Anthropology; Mythology
In the Norse Poetic Edda, he is credited with animating the first humans once they had been formed by Odin and Hœnir. As he is not mentioned at all after this act, it is theorised ...
Kvasir
Anthropology; Mythology
A Norse god who was born when the saliva of an Aesir and a Vanir were mixed. He spent his life travelling and teaching, until he was killed by the dwarves Fjalar and Galar. They ...
Hœnir
Anthropology; Mythology
One of the gods from North Mythology, Hœnir worked with Odin to create humanity.
Hodur
Anthropology; Mythology
The brother of Baldr. He was tricked by Loki into shooting Baldr with an arrow made of mistletoe - the only thing that could harm him. Angry with these events, Odin and Rindr gave ...
Gulltoppr
Anthropology; Mythology
From Norse mythology, Gulltoppr is a golden maned horse owned by Heimdallr.
Heimdallr
Anthropology; Mythology
A Norse god that represents honed senses and foresight. He keeps watch for the ragnarok in his home of Himinbjörg. During the Ragnarok he will both kill and be killed by Loki.
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