Mythology

Mythology

The term mythology can refer to either the study of myths, or to a body of myths. Comparative mythology is the study of connections between myths from different cultures. In the study of folklore, a myth is a sacred narrative explaining how the world and humankind came to be in their present form. Many scholars in other fields use the term "myth" in somewhat different ways. In a very broad sense, the word can refer to any traditional story.

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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 will be one of the ...

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 some of the gods, ...

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 drink mead. They keep ...