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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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Eitr
Anthropology; Mythology
A mythical substance from Norse tales. It is a luquid that the first living beings were made from.
Draupnir
Anthropology; Mythology
A golden ring in the possession of Odin. After nine nights it drips eight new rings from itself, each identical to the original.
Brísingamen
Anthropology; Mythology
The necklace of the god Freyja. In the Prose Edda it is stolen by Loki, and Heimdall has to fight Loki to return it to its rightful owner.
Vanaheimr
Anthropology; Mythology
In Norse mythology this is the home of the Vanir, a group of deities associated with wisdom and foresight. It is one of the nine worlds of Norse cosmology.
Slidr
Anthropology; Mythology
A river in the Norse land of Hel. Jumping into it is fatal as there are swords turning beneath the water that will slice everything.
Hvergelmir
Anthropology; Mythology
In Norse mythology it is a wellspring located in Niflheim. It is the source of all cold water.
Hlidskjalf
Anthropology; Mythology
The throne sat upong by Odin and Frigg, which allows them to see out over the whole universe.
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