Valhalla (Old Norse: Valhǫll) is the hall of the fallen warriors in Norse mythology. Valhǫll is two compound words, Valr meaning “dead body on a battlefield”, and hǫll meaning hall. …
Yggdrasil
Yggdrasil is an eternal green ash tree in Norse mythology. It stands in the middle of the world, with branches that stretch out over all of the nine realms. Each …
Bifröst
In Norse mythology, Bifröst is the rainbow bridge that connects Asgard (home of the gods) with Midgard (home of humans). Bifröst has three colors and it is so big that …
Ginnungagap
Ginnungagap is the great yawning void of emptiness that existed before the cosmos was created in Norse mythology. There was nothing in the beginning, only darkness. Ginnungagap consists of two …
The Best Norse Mythology Books
There are many books about Norse mythology, and it can be difficult to decide which one to buy. I know, I have been there myself. That is exactly why I …
The Nine Realms in Norse Mythology
There are nine realms in Norse Mythology, they are called Niflheim, Muspelheim, Asgard, Midgard, Jotunheim, Vanaheim, Alfheim, Svartalfheim, Helheim. The nine worlds in Norse mythology are held in the branches …
What is Norse Mythology?
Norse mythology is incredibly rich and deep lore, full of many great stories and poems from Scandinavia and the Germanic countries. Norse mythology which is also known as Germanic mythology …
Ragnarok the end of the world
What is Ragnarok? The Vikings believed that one day the world as we know it would come to an end, they called this day for Ragnarok, (old Norse Ragnarökr). Ragnarok …
Locations in Norse Mythology
Alfheim: Alfheim is the home of the Elves. Amsvartnir: In this lake is the island Lyngvi, on this island is the Fenrir wolf bound. Asgard: Asgard is the home of …
Creation of the World in Norse Mythology
Before the dawn of time and before the world was created in Norse mythology there was only a big dark vast emptiness called Ginnungagap. From this, two realms came into …