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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 ...
Skuld
Anthropology; Mythology
Described alternately as a norn and a valkyrie, Skuld has the power to decide a person's fate as they are born.
norns
Anthropology; Mythology
Female spirits from Norse mythology who rule the destiny of humanity. They appear at the birth of children in order to determine their future.
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