Norse Myths and Legends

Myths and legends from the Norse tradition — from the creation of the world and the battles of the gods to Ragnarök and the journeys of heroes.

• Baldur's Dream and Death

  How Loki's deceit led to Baldur's death and sent the gods' beloved son to Helheim.

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• The Binding of Fenrir

  The gods tried twice with iron chains — finally bound by Gleipnir, forged by dwarves from six impossible things.

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• Loki and Idunn

  The giant Thjazi forced Loki to lure Idunn from Asgard — without her apples the gods began to age.

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• Odin Hangs in Yggdrasil

  Odin's self-sacrifice: nine days and nights hanging in the world tree to learn the secrets of the runes.

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• Ragnarök

  The doom of the gods — the great battle between divine and dark forces that cleanses the world for a new beginning.

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• The Creation of the World

  How Odin, Vili, and Vé slew the primordial giant Ymir and shaped the world from his body.

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• Thor's Hammer is Stolen

  The giant king Thrym stole Mjölnir and demanded Freyja as his bride — Thor solved it disguised as a bride.

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