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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Sigurd

Anthropology; Mythology

The hero of the Völsunga saga from Norse mythology, as well as many other epics. His most famous feat is the slaying of the dragon Fafnir using the legendary sword Gram.

Jormungand

Anthropology; Mythology

One of Loki's bestial children, Jormungand is a large serpent. Through Odin's intervention it grew large enough to encircle the earth and grab on to its own tail. When it lets go ...

Fenrir

Anthropology; Mythology

A large wolf who is also one of Loki's offspring. During ragnarok he will kill Odin but be killed himself by one of Odin's sons. His temparament and size caused him to be bound by ...

Sæhrímnir

Anthropology; Mythology

A beast that is killed nightly in order to feed einherjar and aesir. It is described alternately as a boar and a sea creature.

einherjar

Anthropology; Mythology

The spirits of warriors that have died in battle and have been escorted to Valhalla by valkyries. In Odin's hall they eat an infinite supply of meat from the beast Sæhrímnir and ...