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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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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 ...
Rindr
Anthropology; Mythology
Possibly a giant, godess, or human princess. She was impregnated by Odin and gave birth to Váli.
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