Articles related to "Norse Gods"
Job and Me (and a few Norse Gods) - a Personal Tale
When one wrestles with major depression, one is fighting against something far greater than can ever be imagined.
depression • unipolar • god • religion • mythology
When one wrestles with major depression, one is fighting against something far greater than can ever be imagined.
depression • unipolar • god • religion • mythology
Norse Mythology in the Prose Edda
The Prose Edda consists of a Prologue, the Gylfaginning, Skáldskaparmál, and Háttatal. It is a key surviving source of Norse mythology and the kennings of Viking poetry.
scandinavian norse mythology • norse gods origin • works of snorri sturluson • prose edda • egils saga
The Prose Edda consists of a Prologue, the Gylfaginning, Skáldskaparmál, and Háttatal. It is a key surviving source of Norse mythology and the kennings of Viking poetry.
scandinavian norse mythology • norse gods origin • works of snorri sturluson • prose edda • egils saga
Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok Volume 1 Anime DVD Review
A review of the upcoming new anime TV series Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok volume 1 DVD.
loki • ragnarok • detective • supernatural • thor
A review of the upcoming new anime TV series Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok volume 1 DVD.
loki • ragnarok • detective • supernatural • thor
Part I - FIMBULWINTER
Guest article by Paul Christy: Join us as Mr. Christy begins his tale of brave warriors in the land of ice and snow and the midnight sun seeking the altar of the Norse War God Tyr on the eve of Ragnarok!
norse mythology • norse gods • god of war • tyr • freya
Guest article by Paul Christy: Join us as Mr. Christy begins his tale of brave warriors in the land of ice and snow and the midnight sun seeking the altar of the Norse War God Tyr on the eve of Ragnarok!
norse mythology • norse gods • god of war • tyr • freya
Part II - FIMBULWINTER
Guest article by Paul Christy: Join us as Mr. Christy continues his tale... Our brave warriors face their first challenge! Will they defeat the trolls and continue their quest? Read on...
norse mythology • norse gods • god of war • tyr • freya
Guest article by Paul Christy: Join us as Mr. Christy continues his tale... Our brave warriors face their first challenge! Will they defeat the trolls and continue their quest? Read on...
norse mythology • norse gods • god of war • tyr • freya
Part III - FIMBULWINTER
Guest article by Paul Christy: Join us as Mr. Christy tells his tale... Snorri and Engakai face their second ferocious challenge! Will they survive? Read on...
norse mythology • norse gods • god of war • tyr • freya
Guest article by Paul Christy: Join us as Mr. Christy tells his tale... Snorri and Engakai face their second ferocious challenge! Will they survive? Read on...
norse mythology • norse gods • god of war • tyr • freya
Part IV - FIMBULWINTER
Guest article by Paul Christy: Join us as Mr. Christy concludes his tale... Snorri and Engakai face their final challenge before reaching Tyr's altar! What will be their fate on the eve of Ragnarok? Read on...
norse mythology • norse gods • god of war • tyr • freya
Guest article by Paul Christy: Join us as Mr. Christy concludes his tale... Snorri and Engakai face their final challenge before reaching Tyr's altar! What will be their fate on the eve of Ragnarok? Read on...
norse mythology • norse gods • god of war • tyr • freya
The Norse Pantheon
Get to know the lively and colourful pantheon of ancient Norse gods.
aesir • vanir • odin • balder • bragi
Get to know the lively and colourful pantheon of ancient Norse gods.
aesir • vanir • odin • balder • bragi
The Norse Trickster God Loki
Meet this great mischief-maker from Norse mythology.
norse mythology • norse • god • god • gods
Meet this great mischief-maker from Norse mythology.
norse mythology • norse • god • god • gods
The Vikings a la Mua Roi Nuoc
At first glance, it seems like an advanced game of word association. But the intricate side-stepping and syllabic gliding that led artistic director Kathy Welch of Minneapolis-based Green T Productions from Aegir to Mua Roi Nuoc could only have come from the most intensely choreographed interpretation of cultural history that a thoughtful person can muster. Please, let me explain…
vikings • waves of aegir • norse god of the sea • vietnamese water puppets • mua roi nuoc
At first glance, it seems like an advanced game of word association. But the intricate side-stepping and syllabic gliding that led artistic director Kathy Welch of Minneapolis-based Green T Productions from Aegir to Mua Roi Nuoc could only have come from the most intensely choreographed interpretation of cultural history that a thoughtful person can muster. Please, let me explain…
vikings • waves of aegir • norse god of the sea • vietnamese water puppets • mua roi nuoc
Marvel's Hulk Versus Wolverine Trailer
In Hulk Vs., Marvel's big green monster takes on all comers, including Wolverine and Thor. DVD comes out in January of 2009.
hulk vs • the incredible hulk • marvel comics • wolverine • thor
In Hulk Vs., Marvel's big green monster takes on all comers, including Wolverine and Thor. DVD comes out in January of 2009.
hulk vs • the incredible hulk • marvel comics • wolverine • thor
Friday the 13th
Why is Friday the 13th considered unlucky?
friday the 13th • unlucky • phobia • paraskavedekatriaphobia • ancient egypt
Why is Friday the 13th considered unlucky?
friday the 13th • unlucky • phobia • paraskavedekatriaphobia • ancient egypt
Marvel's Thor: God of Thunder
Marvel's comic book adaptation of the Thor and the realm of Asgard has long proved a fan favorite. The series includes Odin and Loki, among other Norse gods and mythology
marvel comics thor • thor's hammer mjolnir • ultimate thor • thor and the avengers • ragnarok
Marvel's comic book adaptation of the Thor and the realm of Asgard has long proved a fan favorite. The series includes Odin and Loki, among other Norse gods and mythology
marvel comics thor • thor's hammer mjolnir • ultimate thor • thor and the avengers • ragnarok
The Symbol of the World Tree - Part Three
Part Three of our exploration of the symbol of the World Tree, Yggdrasill, in the Norse myth of Ragnarok and its connection to the gods.
world tree • sacred tree • yggdrasill • myth of ragnarok • tree of knowledge
Part Three of our exploration of the symbol of the World Tree, Yggdrasill, in the Norse myth of Ragnarok and its connection to the gods.
world tree • sacred tree • yggdrasill • myth of ragnarok • tree of knowledge
Best of Cardiff: Cardiff Castle
Historic Cardiff Castle, home to the Bute Family and with unique interior work by William Burges, is one of the top tourist sights in Cardiff, the capital of Wales
cardiff castle • wales • history • bute family • william burges
Historic Cardiff Castle, home to the Bute Family and with unique interior work by William Burges, is one of the top tourist sights in Cardiff, the capital of Wales
cardiff castle • wales • history • bute family • william burges
Home of the Frost Giants
Come visit a land of snow and ice and numbing cold... and no, I don't mean my backyard.
myth • norse mythology • norsemen • frost giants • frost giants
Come visit a land of snow and ice and numbing cold... and no, I don't mean my backyard.
myth • norse mythology • norsemen • frost giants • frost giants
Introduction to Norse Mythology: Ragnarok
It may seem strange to start a introduction to a whole mythos with its end, but what makes Norse mythology unique is the way the end times influence the whole.
ragnarok • norse mythology • vikings • eschatology • prose edda
It may seem strange to start a introduction to a whole mythos with its end, but what makes Norse mythology unique is the way the end times influence the whole.
ragnarok • norse mythology • vikings • eschatology • prose edda
Island of Shapinsay
A tour of the Orkney island of Shapinsay.
orkney • scotland • shapinsay • scottish • castle
A tour of the Orkney island of Shapinsay.
orkney • scotland • shapinsay • scottish • castle
Massive Marvel Movies given new release dates
Marvel Studios have announced that three of their biggest upcoming properties will be released at a later date, with Spiderman 4 also given a release set in stone.
film • movies • marvel • thor • avengers
Marvel Studios have announced that three of their biggest upcoming properties will be released at a later date, with Spiderman 4 also given a release set in stone.
film • movies • marvel • thor • avengers
Medieval Origins of Christmas
On this darkest night of the year, let's discuss where Christmas originated.
christmas • medieval christmas • christmas in the middle ages • santa claus • sinterklaas
On this darkest night of the year, let's discuss where Christmas originated.
christmas • medieval christmas • christmas in the middle ages • santa claus • sinterklaas
Midsummer, Litha or St John's Eve
Midsummer wasa time of magic in pagan lore. With Christianity.many of the customs associated with it were transferred to the Feast of St John.
midsummer • feast of st john • litha • st john's eve • midsummer's eve
Midsummer wasa time of magic in pagan lore. With Christianity.many of the customs associated with it were transferred to the Feast of St John.
midsummer • feast of st john • litha • st john's eve • midsummer's eve
The Norse Realm of Hel
Meet the decomposing Norse goddess of the dead in her underworld realm of Hel.
hel • odin • norse • goddess • god
Meet the decomposing Norse goddess of the dead in her underworld realm of Hel.
hel • odin • norse • goddess • god
An Introduction to Old Norse and Icelandic Sagas
The Icelandic sagas chronicle the Viking age in unique and starkly beautiful writing. The best Icelandic sagas feature colorful characters and exciting, violent stories.
famous icelandic sagas • viking literature history • old norse runes • egils saga • grettis saga
The Icelandic sagas chronicle the Viking age in unique and starkly beautiful writing. The best Icelandic sagas feature colorful characters and exciting, violent stories.
famous icelandic sagas • viking literature history • old norse runes • egils saga • grettis saga
Beethoven's Symphonies
Any of Beethoven's symphonies are worth a trip to the concert hall. Here is a fast overview of the nine symphonies that Beethoven gave the music world.
beethoven • symphonies • german composer • ode to joy • pastoral
Any of Beethoven's symphonies are worth a trip to the concert hall. Here is a fast overview of the nine symphonies that Beethoven gave the music world.
beethoven • symphonies • german composer • ode to joy • pastoral
Jolly Old Saint Nicholas
From grandiose beginnings as the Norse god Odin to the Symbol of a holiday Santa Clause has slowly evolved over time into the jolly old man that we know today.
saint nicholas • odin • sinter claus • sinter klaas • santa clause
From grandiose beginnings as the Norse god Odin to the Symbol of a holiday Santa Clause has slowly evolved over time into the jolly old man that we know today.
saint nicholas • odin • sinter claus • sinter klaas • santa clause
Magical Mysterious Mugwort
Artemisia vulgaris, also known as mugwort, common wormwood, and moxa, is drunk in a tea to enhance dreams, and burned as a purifying incense.
pagan • wiccan • mugwort • herbs • weeds
Artemisia vulgaris, also known as mugwort, common wormwood, and moxa, is drunk in a tea to enhance dreams, and burned as a purifying incense.
pagan • wiccan • mugwort • herbs • weeds
Odin's Journey for the Runes
Odin is known as the ruler of the Norse gods. Learn how this powerful god gave the greatest sacrifice to gain wisdom for himself and humankind.
odin's rune journey • norse rune mythology • odin and runes • odin's sacrifice • wisdom of runes
Odin is known as the ruler of the Norse gods. Learn how this powerful god gave the greatest sacrifice to gain wisdom for himself and humankind.
odin's rune journey • norse rune mythology • odin and runes • odin's sacrifice • wisdom of runes
Pagan Origins of Modern Mistletoe Traditions
Mistletoe was revered by the ancient Druids both magically and medicinally. It's possible that modern mistletoe traditions have their roots in ancient beliefs.
kissing under mistletoe • how druids used mistletoe • norse mistletoe myth • mistletoe in celtic art • magical use of mistletoe
Mistletoe was revered by the ancient Druids both magically and medicinally. It's possible that modern mistletoe traditions have their roots in ancient beliefs.
kissing under mistletoe • how druids used mistletoe • norse mistletoe myth • mistletoe in celtic art • magical use of mistletoe
Patron of Children and Brides
Saint Nicholas is not only one of the origins of the figure Santa Claus. He was also a generous and devout Christian and Bishop of Myra.
saint nicholas • patron saint of children • origins of santa claus • patron saint of unmarried women • bishop of myra
Saint Nicholas is not only one of the origins of the figure Santa Claus. He was also a generous and devout Christian and Bishop of Myra.
saint nicholas • patron saint of children • origins of santa claus • patron saint of unmarried women • bishop of myra
Realms of Fantasy February 2001
This week is a reveiw of the February 2001 issue of Realms of Fantasy magazine.
This week is a reveiw of the February 2001 issue of Realms of Fantasy magazine.
The Beatles Very Own Movie 'Starr'
Ringo Starr was the drummer with the most famous band in the history of rock music, The Beatles. He also had a 15-year career as a film star which is assessed here.
ringo starr • the beatles • help • a hard days night • george harrison
Ringo Starr was the drummer with the most famous band in the history of rock music, The Beatles. He also had a 15-year career as a film star which is assessed here.
ringo starr • the beatles • help • a hard days night • george harrison
The Vikings Invade Vinland
Five hundred years before Columbus sailed west, the Vikings had already made the trip to North America.
lief eriksson • columbus • vinland • greenland • icelandic sagas
Five hundred years before Columbus sailed west, the Vikings had already made the trip to North America.
lief eriksson • columbus • vinland • greenland • icelandic sagas
What is Yule?
Before Christmas there was Yule, the original winter festival that started many festive traditions, from Yule logs to holly and Twelfth Night.
what is yule • how to celebrate yule • origins of yuletide traditions • yule logs • twelfth night
Before Christmas there was Yule, the original winter festival that started many festive traditions, from Yule logs to holly and Twelfth Night.
what is yule • how to celebrate yule • origins of yuletide traditions • yule logs • twelfth night
A Brief Intro to Neo-Paganism
This is an article about Neo-Paganism with brief descriptions of various forms of Paganism. It is meant to introduce someone with no knowledge of the subject into an interesting world of alternative religion.
paganism • pagan • neo-paganism • neo-pagan • witch
This is an article about Neo-Paganism with brief descriptions of various forms of Paganism. It is meant to introduce someone with no knowledge of the subject into an interesting world of alternative religion.
paganism • pagan • neo-paganism • neo-pagan • witch
Chris Beckett's Marcher, Reviewed
The long-awaited Shifter novel expands on stories from Asimovs, Interzone and the Year's Best SF, boundaries and mirrors reflecting the complexity of alternate universes
chris beckett • marcher • reviewed • year's best sf • the turing test
The long-awaited Shifter novel expands on stories from Asimovs, Interzone and the Year's Best SF, boundaries and mirrors reflecting the complexity of alternate universes
chris beckett • marcher • reviewed • year's best sf • the turing test
Christmas Before Christ?
Did Christmas really begin with the birth of Jesus or did it originate from ancient pagan traditions?
christmas • winter solstice • santa claus • christianity • religion
Did Christmas really begin with the birth of Jesus or did it originate from ancient pagan traditions?
christmas • winter solstice • santa claus • christianity • religion
Myth and spirit of trees
Trees are prominent in mythology around the world. What did our forbearers see in the spirit of the wood?
creation myth • primate • mythological symbols • garden of eden • tree of life
Trees are prominent in mythology around the world. What did our forbearers see in the spirit of the wood?
creation myth • primate • mythological symbols • garden of eden • tree of life
Myth and the Major Arcana
An examination of some of the mythological correspondences of the Major Arcana.
tarot • divination • fortune telling • myth • gods
An examination of some of the mythological correspondences of the Major Arcana.
tarot • divination • fortune telling • myth • gods
The Christmas Celebration
Christmas honors the birth of Jesus, and is observed by most Christian churches, but the holiday finds its roots in the Winter Solstice celebrations of the ancient world.
christmas • santa claus • yule • winter solstice • saint nicholas
Christmas honors the birth of Jesus, and is observed by most Christian churches, but the holiday finds its roots in the Winter Solstice celebrations of the ancient world.
christmas • santa claus • yule • winter solstice • saint nicholas
The Real Vikings
Misconceptions abound regarding the ancient Vikings and their behaviors. The truth about Vikings, however, can be just as interesting.
the real vikings • scandinativan heritage • history of scandinatvia • the truth about vikings • viking history
Misconceptions abound regarding the ancient Vikings and their behaviors. The truth about Vikings, however, can be just as interesting.
the real vikings • scandinativan heritage • history of scandinatvia • the truth about vikings • viking history
What is Paganism
A look at the foundation of Pagan Religions
paganism • wicca • pagan • wheel of the year
A look at the foundation of Pagan Religions
paganism • wicca • pagan • wheel of the year
What to Learn from the Story of Sleeping Beauty
Sleeping Beauty awakens from the ennui of young girlhood. Sleep is essential to brain development and emotional stability. Handsome princes are not the rescuers.
sleeping beauty • fairly tale • sleep disorder • brain development • sleep disorder and depression
Sleeping Beauty awakens from the ennui of young girlhood. Sleep is essential to brain development and emotional stability. Handsome princes are not the rescuers.
sleeping beauty • fairly tale • sleep disorder • brain development • sleep disorder and depression
Who are the Spirits of Samhain?
Samhain is traditionally a time for honoring ancestors and looking to the coming year. Learn how to connect with the past and which gods and goddesses to work with.
who are the spirits of samhain • honoring gods and goddesses at samhain • honoring the ancestors at samhain • connect with the past • which gods and goddesses to work with
Samhain is traditionally a time for honoring ancestors and looking to the coming year. Learn how to connect with the past and which gods and goddesses to work with.
who are the spirits of samhain • honoring gods and goddesses at samhain • honoring the ancestors at samhain • connect with the past • which gods and goddesses to work with
Coyote and Raven: Tricksters
Both the raven and coyote are special animals to me. They are great teachers, when you don’t take them to seriously and have taught me valuable lessons, once I figured out what they were saying.
raven • coyote • trick • trickster • native
Both the raven and coyote are special animals to me. They are great teachers, when you don’t take them to seriously and have taught me valuable lessons, once I figured out what they were saying.
raven • coyote • trick • trickster • native
The Long Dark Tea-time of the Soul (Book Review)
In this sequel to <I>Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency</I>, our favorite super sleuth makes a startling discovery when he takes on God. But which god? It’s another hilarious collection of trifles from the mind of Douglas Adams that’s even more delightful than its predecessor.
science fiction • sci-fi • sf • science fiction book reviews • science fiction history
In this sequel to <I>Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency</I>, our favorite super sleuth makes a startling discovery when he takes on God. But which god? It’s another hilarious collection of trifles from the mind of Douglas Adams that’s even more delightful than its predecessor.
science fiction • sci-fi • sf • science fiction book reviews • science fiction history
Meet Children's Author, Simon Rose
Interview with Canadian children's author, Simon Rose. He offers writing tips and advice and a review of his book "Alchemist's Portrait" and his website.
simon rose • children's writing • children's author • "alchemist's portrait" • writing tips
Interview with Canadian children's author, Simon Rose. He offers writing tips and advice and a review of his book "Alchemist's Portrait" and his website.
simon rose • children's writing • children's author • "alchemist's portrait" • writing tips
Misconceptions of Wicca and Witchcraft
An attempt to debunk some of the more prevalent stereotypes and misconceptions about Wicca and Witchcraft. Includes discussions on whether Wicca is Satanic, whether magic is evil, and whether all Wiccans are just teenage girls.
wicca • witchcraft • misconceptions • stereotypes • paganism
An attempt to debunk some of the more prevalent stereotypes and misconceptions about Wicca and Witchcraft. Includes discussions on whether Wicca is Satanic, whether magic is evil, and whether all Wiccans are just teenage girls.
wicca • witchcraft • misconceptions • stereotypes • paganism
Et Tu, Faramir?
Tolkien's vivid mythology captures the imagination with a careful retelling of supposedly ancient stories which were long forgotten. But just exactly what were the imaginary sources for Tolkien's imaginary sources? Middle-earth's undiscovered literature evokes a wheels-within-wheels mystique, much as real literature draws upon older sources to build up its own power and breadth.
epic of gilgamesh • indo-european • tyr • zeus • julius caesar
Tolkien's vivid mythology captures the imagination with a careful retelling of supposedly ancient stories which were long forgotten. But just exactly what were the imaginary sources for Tolkien's imaginary sources? Middle-earth's undiscovered literature evokes a wheels-within-wheels mystique, much as real literature draws upon older sources to build up its own power and breadth.
epic of gilgamesh • indo-european • tyr • zeus • julius caesar
How did Tolkien actually portray the Rohirrim?
A discussion of how Tolkien portrayed the Rohirrim, comparing and contrasting them with the peoples of the Icelandic sagas and ancient Germanic tribes.
j.r.r. tolkien • middle-earth • rohan • iceland • sagas
A discussion of how Tolkien portrayed the Rohirrim, comparing and contrasting them with the peoples of the Icelandic sagas and ancient Germanic tribes.
j.r.r. tolkien • middle-earth • rohan • iceland • sagas
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