Asgard (Ásgarðr)
Asgard (Ásgarðr) is the realm of the Æsir, one of the two main groups of gods in Norse mythology. It serves as the home of deities such as Odin, Thor, […]
Yggdrasil (Mimameiðr): The World Tree
Yggdrasil, the World Tree, is central to Norse mythology and a symbol of cosmic order. Often depicted as a great ash tree, it connects the Nine Realms of existence. These
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The Nine Realms
The Nine Realms represent the cosmic structure of the universe, all interconnected by Yggdrasil, the World Tree. Each realm has unique characteristics and beings who inhabit it. Understanding these realms
Hel, the Goddess and the Realm
Hel, the Norse goddess and the realm she rules over, plays a vital role in the mythology and beliefs central to Asatru. She is the daughter of the trickster god
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Snorri Sturluson
Snorri Sturluson, also spelled Snorre or Snorri Sturlason, is one of the most significant figures in preserving Norse mythology and Icelandic history. Born in 1179, Snorri was an Icelandic historian,
The Poetic Edda
The Poetic Edda is a collection of ancient Norse poems that form the foundation of Viking mythology and belief. Written down in the 13th century, these poems were likely passed
The Prose Edda
The Prose Edda, also known as Snorri’s Edda, stands as one of the most crucial texts for understanding Norse mythology. Written by the Icelandic historian and poet Snorri Sturluson in
Idunn (Iðunn, Iduna): Keeper of the Apples of Immortality
Idunn, sometimes spelled Iðunn or Iduna, is the Norse goddess who protects the apples of immortality. Her apples grant the Æsir gods eternal youth and vitality. As the guardian of
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Þjazi (Thjazi, Thiassi)
Þjazi, also spelled Thjazi or Thiassi, is a prominent jötunn (giant) in Norse mythology. He is best known for his role in the myth of Idunn’s abduction, where he kidnaps
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