Norse Gods - Mythopedia
2022年11月29日 · The Norse gods and goddesses are the array of deities honored by ancient Nordic worshipers. They primarily came from two different tribes, the Aesir and the Vanir, but were united in their efforts to fight the jötnar, a tribe of giants dwelling in …
Norse Mythology - Mythopedia
The Norse gods and goddesses are the array of deities honored by ancient Nordic worshipers. They primarily came from two different tribes, the Aesir and the Vanir, but were united in their efforts to fight the jötnar , a tribe of giants dwelling in another realm of the world tree Yggdrasil.
Mythopedia – Encyclopedia of Mythology
Mythopedia is the ultimate online resource for exploring ancient mythology; from the Greeks and Romans, to Celtic, Norse, Egyptian and more.
Norse God Names - Mythopedia
Naming conventions for Norse deities. In Norse folklore and mythology, Norse deities tend to have short, elemental names: Odin, for example, is a chief god. The famous Thor and Loki are also names emblematic of the mononymic structure to these gods and goddesses. Norse god and goddess name inspiration
Freya – Mythopedia
2023年3月8日 · The deities’ various names and identities reflected linguistic, cultural, and mythological differences among the Germanic groups that told stories of these gods and goddesses. The Norse mythology that reemerged in modern times was not canonical in the sense that an authoritative version of it did not exist.
Thor – Mythopedia
2022年12月8日 · Probably the most adventurous of the Norse deities, Thor had a mythology full of exploits and escapades. Such adventures included battling with foul monsters, journeying to distant lands, and even dressing as a woman. Origins. Norse mythology seldom provided details about the childhoods and early lives of its main deities. Thor followed this ...
Vanaheim – Mythopedia
2022年12月8日 · One of the Nine Realms in Norse mythology, Vanaheim was the home of the Vanir deities. Though seldom mentioned in Norse texts, Vanaheim was thought to be a counterpart to Asgard, the world of the Aesir gods. It was best known as the birthplace of Njord, the patriarch of the Vanir.
Nine Realms - Mythopedia
2023年2月10日 · Overview. According to Norse cosmology, the known universe was composed of Nine Realms. These realms were Asgard, the near-perfect home of the Aesir deities; Jotunheim, the fallen world of the monstrous jötunn; Midgard, the land of humans; Alfheim, home of the elves; Hel, a resting place for the dead; Vanaheim, the world of the magical Vanir deities; Nidavellir, …
Taranis - Mythopedia
2022年11月29日 · Taranis was a powerful deity, commanding the storms which terrified early man. He was a protector and leader of the gods and, according to the Romans, this made him worthy of human sacrifice. He formed a sacred triad with the gods, Esus and Toutatis, two other important Gaelic deities who were frequently found at sites bearing Taranis’ symbols.
Celtic Gods - Mythopedia
2022年11月29日 · The Celtic gods and goddesses are a vast group of deities who were worshipped by the ancient Celtic tribes. Their names and attributes varied between languages and locations, with some deities worshipped by all tribes while others were specific to a particular region or people.
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