- Vikings-Norse warriors, explorers, and merchants that raided and colonized European lands from the late eighth century to the early 11th century.
- Ginnungagap-The vast, dark, void that was in existence before the creation of the manifest universe.
- Nifleheim-The Land of Fog at the bottom of the tree of life.
- Muspellheim-The Land of Fire, guarded by a giant named Surt.
- Yggdrasil-The Great Tree in the center of the Norse universe that holds together the nine worlds of Norse society.
- Asgard-realm of the gods.
- Midgard-Midgard is the land of men.
- Hel-Hel was the home of the dead.
- Bifrost Bridge-A divine bridge, it was the link between the humans and the gods. It was a rainbow.
- Ymir-One of the Frost Giants, who was fierce, wild, and evil.
- Odin-Considered the chief God of Norse Mythology.
- Frigg-The wife of Odin, and spinner of the clouds. She was the most powerful of all the goddesses, she was the goddess of love, destiny, and marriage.
- The Valkyries-Hero selectors and choosers of slain.
- The Norns-Fate Maidens: Urd-past, Verdandi-present, and Skuld-future.
- Thor-Thor was a son of Odin and the strongest son at that. He was the god of thunder, battle, and fertility. He was known for being fierce and he had a great temper.
- Balder-Son of Odin and Frigg. God of Radiance, rebirth, justice and light. He was killed by Loki.
- Njord-God of the wind and the sea, he was a Patron of Sailors.
- Frey-God of fertility, prosperity, sun, and rain.
- Freya-Goddess of love, fertility, beauty, magic, war, and death
- Idunn-Goddess of Youth, Keeper of the golden apples, and Odin's daughter in law
- Loki-Son of Giants. he was a half blood god, a trickster, and he was quite evil minded.
- Fenrir-"the wold destroyer"
- Jormungandr-"World Serpent"
- Ragnarok-Doomsday, the Final Battle.
- Runes-Symbols that are thrown and the way they land determine your fate.
Monday, December 1, 2008
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