Asgard Norse Myths Flashcards
Where did Norses people lived?
Scandiva
How were the Norse warriors known?
Vikings
How was the universe divided according to Norse legend?
In a world of fire and a world of ice
What was the giants that inhabited the lipits between both universes made of?
He was made of frost
Who is Odin?
The chief of the Norse gods
Where did the gods lived?
Asgard
Name 3 myths from the history
Odin´s search for wisdom, the making for Thor´s Hammer, Odin´s Apples
In the history, Odin´s search for wisdom, what did Odin gives to the giant who makes over the water well?
One of his eyes
where did the humans lived?
Midgard
Of the many gifts that dwarves created for Loki, which one is the best known and who uses it?
Thor´s war-hammer
What is the name of the goddess and the fruit that thiassi the eagle demands?
Idun and her magical apples
Why were Idun apples so important to the gods?
Apples kept the gods young and beautiful
What did Loki barrow so he could go rescue Idun?
Freya´s magical cloak made of hawk feathers, he transformed into a hawk and was able to fly to save Idun
In Norse mythology, what do the giants and gods represent?
The giants represent the dark forces and winter as the gods fought with them to receive light, warmth and growth.
How does Nors mythology treats life?
Like a circle: death and destruction are opportunities to begin.
