In prehistoric time a giant cow named Audhumbla (Old Norse: Auðumbla) was living in an area that only consisted of snow and ice. This place was called Niflheim, and it …
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 …
Frigg is the Goddess of love, marriage, motherhood, and fertility in Norse mythology
Frigg (Old Norse: “beloved one”) is the queen of Asgard and she might be the daughter of the giantess Fjörgynn. Frigg is married to Odin the all-father, and together with …
Thor is the God of thunder in Norse mythology
Thor (In Old Norse Þórr) is the almighty God of thunder in Norse mythology, he is the son of Odin and Giantess Fjörgyn. Thor is associated with the day Thursday …
Humans Mentioned in Norse Mythology
Bil and Hjúki: Bil and Hjúki are brother and sister, their father is Vinfinn. Bil and Hjúki were kidnapped from their father by Mani, and were forced to stay with …
Idun is the Goddess of eternal youth in Norse mythology
Idun (Old Norse “Iðunn”) is a beautiful Goddess with long golden hair, she is the Goddess of spring and eternal youth, she guards the apples of youth in Norse mythology. …
Hermod is one of the bravest Aesir in Norse mythology
Hermod (Old Norse Hermóðr) name means either war-split, warrior, or fury of war. Hermod is the son of the all-father Odin and the Goddess Frigg. When Baldur was killed he …
Baldur is the God of light and the most beloved Aesir
Baldur (also Baldr or Balder) is one of the Aesir in Norse mythology, Baldur is so bright that light shines from him. Baldur is the God of light and purity …
Vidar is the second strongest of the Aesir in Norse Mythology
Vidar (Old Norse Víðarr), his name might mean “Wide Ruler” he is the son of the all-father Odin and the giantess Gríðr. Yes, you read that correctly, some of the …
Bragi the God of Poetry in Norse mythology
Bragi is the God of both poetry and music in Norse mythology, he is the son of the God Odin and the giantess Gunnlod. Bragi is very wise, and he …