Norse Myths
Odin, Thor, Loki - the Gods of the Vikings - had many wonderful adventures which have inspired the likes of Wagner.
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Thor’s Wedding
Thor the Thunder is often pictured carrying his hammer called Mjolnir, which he uses as a battle axe. In this Norse Myth, he has to dress up as a girl.
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The Punishment of Loki
Loki, the Norse god of fire and tricks, is punished for his crime.
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Baldur
The tragic, tale of how a favourite son of the gods was killed. This one is really sad.
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Fenris the Wolf
Fenris the Wolf was so strong that he could bite through chains.
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Thor’s Fishing Trip
Thor, the Norse god of Thunder, goes on a fishing trip with a giant, and rows into the waters of the Midgard Serpent.
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Brynhilde
Download the audio, Right Click Save As [audio: http://traffic.libsyn.com/blogrelations/05-norse-brynhilde-storynory.mp3] We have already met the Norse hero, Sigurd . After killing a dragon, he rode his horse through a ring of fire to discover a sleeping princess – a Valkyrie or War Maiden. Her name was Brynhilde. He woke her with a kiss – but was […]
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Sigurd and the Dragon
Prince Sigurd comes of age by fighting a dragon. His teacher Regin gives him a sword and sets him the task of killing the fearful reptile, Fafnir.
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Odin’s Eye
How the chief of the Norse gods gained True Wisdom and the terrible price he paid for it.
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Idun and her Golden Apples
In this Norse Story, we learn how the gods of Asgard are able to stay forever young.
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Sif and her Golden Hair
Loki, god of fire and mischief, steals Sif’s beautiful golden hair. In doing so he enrages Sif’s powerful husband, Thor.
