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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dís

Anthropology; Mythology

Ghosts from Norse mythology who are often associated with fate. They can help or hinder humans, but are also known as protecting spirits for certain clans.

Vár

Anthropology; Mythology

A Norse goddess associated with agreements and contracts. She is mentioned in both the Prose and Poetic Edda.

Sól

Anthropology; Mythology

A personification of the sun in Norse mythology. She will kill a monstrous wolf during ragnarok and her daughter will take over her role as the sun. She is sometimes also ...

Snotra

Anthropology; Mythology

A Norse god associated with Wisdom. She has very few mentions in the canon, so not much is known about her.

Sigyn

Anthropology; Mythology

The wife of Loki from Norse mythology, in the literature she is shown as devoted and supportive of Loki through his many punishments.

Sif

Anthropology; Mythology

The wife of Thor from Scandinavian mythology. She is famous for her flowing golden locks of hair, which were shaved off by Loki. Thor then forced Loki to create a hairpiece for ...