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Introduction to Norse Mythology. Mr. Pratt World Mythology ASTEC Charter High School. Who Were the Norse?. More commonly referred to as “Vikings” Members of various, loosely aligned Northern European tribes - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Mr. Pratt
World Mythology
ASTEC Charter High School
Introduction to Norse
Mythology
Who Were the Norse? More commonly referred to as
“Vikings” Members of various, loosely
aligned Northern European tribes
Originated from Scandinavia (Norway, Sweden, and Denmark), but would eventually settle in the countries of England, Scotland, Wales, Iceland, Finland, Ireland, Russia, Italy, Canada, Greenland, France, Ukraine, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Germany
They are remembered in history as great sailors, navigators, pirates, and fierce warriors
The Aesir
Odin Also known as Woden , All
Father , and Ygg The chief of the Norse Gods Wisest of the gods Is easily recognizable by his
long beard and one eye. When he visits the land of men, he often wears a grey cloak and a wide brim hat to cover the missing eye.
He has two ravens, Hugin (Thought) and Munin (Memory), and an eight legged horse named Sleipnir.
The day of the week Wednesday (Woden’s Day) is named after him.
Thor Son of Odin and Fjörgyn
(Earth) Described as having fiery eyes,
red hair, and a red beard God of thunder Strongest of the gods Most known for his hammer
Mjöllnir, which is the gods’ greatest weapon against the ice giants and other enemies to the Aesir
Thor rides a chariot pulled by his two goats, Tanngrisnir and Tanngnjóstr
Thursday (Thor’s Day) is named after him.
FriggWife of OdinGoddess of marriageFriday is named for herThe only deity, besides
Odin, who is allowed to sit on the throne Hlidskjalf
BaldrGod of light, beauty,
and happinessWas loved by almost
everyoneA Christ-like figureHis death and
eventual resurrection will be sign of Ragnorok (The end of the world)
TyrGod of warIs recognizable by
his missing right arm (which was devoured by the ferocious wolf Fenrir)
Tuesday is named for him
The Vanir
HeimdallThe Guardian of
Bifrost, the rainbow bridge that separates our world from Asgard
He will sound the alarm that will alert the Aesir when Ragnorok begins.
Is said to have such acute hearing that he can hear a blade of grass grow
Had nine mothers
FreyjaThe goddess of love,
beauty, and fertilityRides a chariot
pulled by two catsPossesses a cloak
that allows flight and the legendary necklace, Brísingamen
Is believed by some to be a counterpart to Frigg
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