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Motherly love in Norse mythology

Motherly Love In Norse Mythology: Strong and Tender

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One kind of love in Norse mythology that might soften your heart is the mother's love. No matter what the origins were, god or giant, these women shared one thing in common - the unconditional love for their kids.

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How Thor and Jormungand became sworn enemies

Why Thor and Jormungandr Hated Each Other?

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The final battle in Ragnarok witnessed the fall of Thor and Jormungandr the sworn enemy of Thunder God. The pair actually harbored hatred toward each other long ago. Here are the reasons for this "bonding" of Thor and Jormungand.

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Tyr god of Sacrifice in Norse mythology

Who Is God of Sacrifice in Norse Mythology?

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"Only a life lived in the service of others is worth living."

Here is a story of the god of sacrifice in Norse mythology. He did not make a sacrifice to gain something better for himself. He did it for the rest of his community. 

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The death of Baldur

The Most Notorious Murder in Norse Mythology

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In Norse mythology, there was a brutal and well-known murder where everyone in the cosmos feared the most. That's the murder of Odin's son - the Shining god whom everyone loved.

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Loki the god of traps in Norse mythology

Loki: The Biggest Trap in Norse Mythology

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Loki entrapped everyone in Norse mythology and Loki also entrapped himself without even knowing.

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