Religion

Religion

Refers to any set of beliefs of any community or nation, concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of life and the universe, especially when considered as the creation of a supernatural or divine agency.

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Muspelheim

Anthropology; Mythology

One of the nine worlds from Norse mythology. It is located to the far south and is a realm of intense heat, home only to fire giants and a few gods.

Midgard

Anthropology; Mythology

One of the nine worlds from Norse mythology, Midgard is the home of humans and is analagous to earth. It will be destroyed during the events of the ragnarok.

Jötunheimr

Anthropology; Mythology

The home of the giants from Norse mythology. From this position they are able to cause ample trouble to the humans of Midgard and the gods of Asgard.

Ginnungagap

Anthropology; Mythology

The vast ocean of nothingness that existed before the creation of the universe, as described in Norse mythology.

Bifrost

Anthropology; Mythology

A rainbow bridge that connects Midgard and Asgard, allowing the possibility for creatures to travel between planes of existence. The bridge will be destroyed during the events of ...

Asgard

Anthropology; Mythology

One of the nine planes of existence from Scandinavian mythology. Asgard is ruled over by Odin and Frigg, with the hall of Valhalla also being found in Asgard.

Fafnir

Anthropology; Mythology

A dragon in Norse mythology who guards a large stash of gold and treasure. He is slain by the hero Sigurd. Once Sigurd tastes some of his blood, he gains the ability to talk to ...