Rocha - The Norse mythology Handbook: Everything You Need To Know About Norse mythology

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Introduction

In this book, youll find the answers to many Norse mythology questions, and the stories behind numerous of Norse mythologys most intriguing pieces of trivia. Each entry includes a fact, the story behind that fact, and related quotes. Ive tried to prioritize them all in some way, but they dont form a logical line - they are there for you to explore and ZigZag through.

Together, well jump around from one thing to another, always finding something Norse mythology related along the way. Chances are, wherever you wind up, itll be someplace interesting.

As each entry proves that there is so much more to find out about the Norse mythology big picture, youll be able to call yourself a true Norse mythology expert.

So welcome to the world of Norse mythology facts, trivia and quotes, where there is much, much to learn.

Contents

Eir

In Norse mythology, Eir (Old Norse help, mercyOrchard (1997:36).) is a synjur/goddess and/or valkyrie associated with medical skill. Eir is attested in the Poetic Edda, compiled in the 13th century from earlier traditional sources; the Prose Edda, written in the 13th century by Snorri Sturluson; and in skaldic poetry, including a runic alphabet/runic inscription from Bergen, Norway from around 1300. Scholars have theorized about whether these three sources refer to the same figure, and debate whether Eir may have been originally a healing goddess and/or a valkyrie. In addition, Eir has been theorized as a form of the goddess Frigg and has been compared to the Greek mythology/Greek goddess Hygieia.

List of mythological objects - Miscellaneous

Bragis harp, a magical golden harp given to Bragi by the dwarfs when he was born. (Norse mythology)

Frijj - Characteristics

Fulla is named as Frijas sister in the Merseburg charms. in Norse mythology Fulla is one of a train of sixteen goddesses each performing a task representing an aspect of Friggs, among them also Freyja (Gefjun).

Common Raven - Mythology

In Norse mythology, Huginn and Muninn/Huginn (from the Old Norse for thought) and Huginn and Muninn/Muninn (Old Norse for memory or mind) are a pair of ravens that fly all over the world, Midgard, and bring the god Odin information. Additionally among the Norse, Raven banner standards were carried by such figures as the Earl of Orkney/Jarls of Orkney, King Cnut the Great of England, Norway and Denmark, and Harald Hardrada. In the British Isles, ravens also were symbolic to the Celts. In Irish mythology, the goddess Morrgan alighted on the hero C Chulainns shoulder in the form of a raven after his death. In Welsh mythology they were associated with the Welsh god Bran the Blessed, whose name translates to raven. According to the Mabinogion, Brans head was buried in the White Hill of London as a talisman against invasion.

Max Payne (series) - Max Payne

Renegade Drug Enforcement Administration/DEA agent and former New York City Police Department/NYPD officer Max Payne attempts to hunt down the ones responsible for murdering his wife and child, as well as framing him for the murder of his partner, Alex Balder. As the story unfolds he gains a number of allies, including a Russian mafia gangster, called Vladimir Lem, and Mona Sax, a female vigilante who is out to avenge the death of her twin sister, Lisa, and manages to bring down the ring-leaders in a major drug-operation for a narcotic called V or Valkyrafter the Valkyries/mythological figures in Norse mythology.

Naming of moons - Saturn

Current IAU practice for newly discovered inner moons is to continue with Herschels system, naming them after Titans or their descendants. However, the increasing number of moons that were being discovered in the 21st century caused the IAU to draw up a new scheme for the outer moons. At the IAU General Assembly in July 2004, the WGPSN allowed satellites of Saturn to have names of giants and monsters in mythologies other than the Greco-Roman. Since the outer moons fall naturally into three groups, one group is named after Norse mythology/Norse giants, one after Celtic mythology/Gallic giants, and one after Inuit mythology/Inuit giants. The only moon that fails to fit this scheme is the Greek-named Phoebe, which is in the Norse group.

Rowan & Martins Laugh-In - Mythology and folklore

In Norse mythology, the goddess Sif is the wife of the thunder god Thor. Sif has been linked with Ravdna, the consort of the Sami shamanism/Sami thunder-god Horagalles. Red berries of rowan were holy to Ravdna, and the name Ravdna resembles North Germanic words for the tree (for example, Old Norse reynir). According to Skldskaparml the rowan is called the salvation of Thor because Thor once saved himself by clinging to it. It has been theorized that Sif was once conceived in the form of a rowan to which Thor clung.Gabriel Turville-Petre/Turville-Petre, E. O. G. (1964). Myth and Religion of the North: The Religion of Ancient Scandinavia, p. 98. Weidenfeld and Nicolson.

Thor: The Dark World - Pre-production

By January 10, Marvel Studios had commissioned screenwriter Robert Rodat to rewrite the sequel and Hiddleston stated that filming was expected to begin in London in the summer of 2012. Hemsworth later confirmed that filming was scheduled to begin in August. Hemsworth also revealed that the film would have a more Viking-influenced feel, elaborating I think the science fiction element to Thor the danger is it falls a little bit into the world of its tough to throw a light to. I think of big waterfalls and mountains and a Viking influence, where the Norse mythology kind of grew from. Having that in Asgard is going to make it all the more special and thats what Alan [Taylor] wants to bring to it. Feige said while the relationship between Loki and Thor certainly has changed [after the events of the movie The Avengers] and has progressed, a lot of Thor 2 is picking up where it left off in terms of Jane, who you just saw for a moment on a computer monitor, and also whats been going on in the nine realms without the Asgardians being able to use the Bifrost. Feige also said that while Loki has a part, there will be a different villain, another big villain.

Vr

In Norse mythology, Vr or Vr (Old Norse, meaning either pledgeOrchard (1997:173). or belovedByock (2005:178) and Simek (2007:353).) is a ss/goddess associated with oaths and agreements. Vr is attested in the Poetic Edda, compiled in the 13th century from earlier traditional sources; the Prose Edda, written in the 13th century by Snorri Sturluson; and kennings found in skaldic poetry and a runic alphabet/runic inscription. Scholars have proposed theories about the implications of the goddess.