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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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 described as the wife of ...

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 Sif.