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Norse Mythology The collective myths of the Scandinavians (Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Iceland). Viking Era There are several similarities between Norse Mythology and Greek/Roman Mythology Norse myths were codified during the Viking era: 780 - 1070 Travel as far east as the Caspian sea Fashioned after the fall of the Roman empire Made many expeditions into Britain Norse Society An extension of the society that fashions it Similar to Greek and Roman Mythology Explanation of the powerful forces which affect and shape it weather, the elements, and nature Gods and Goddesses super-human powers fraught with very human frailties and flaws Gods There are three Gods who do not have Roman/Greek/Norse counterparts Thor Son of Odin God of thunder axe-hammer – Mjolnir iron gloves and a belt of strength Athena Greek/Roman Goddess Daughter of Zeus and Metis Virgin Goddess embodiment of wisdom, reason, and purity Loki Giant Enemy of the Norse Gods Became God through Odin Son is Fenris (Wolf) Paganism Europe was Christianized for almost a thousand years, but the Norwegians were still worshipping their old pagan gods. Cold and Heat Ymer A giant troll left armpit: a male and a female emerged Feet: a son with six heads Rime Giants, sometimes called trolls, but best known as Jotuns Audhumla a colossal cow Licked rock to create first God Created Bure descended the gods, whom we call Æsir. The Vikings Teutonic people (Germanic) Great chivalry Barbaric cruelty (war, looting, aggression, rape and other crimes) Pillaged eastern coastline Killing men, killing children, and raping women Methods of slaughtering peasant fisherfolk were horrendous Galwegian warriors Impaling babies Videoclips http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/interactive/audio _video/