BaviPower Viking Blog — Norse Creatures

Gullinbursti: Golden Boar of Fertility and Summer

Gullinbursti: Golden Boar of Fertility and Summer

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In Norse mythology, Freyr the God of fertility and summer had a gold-shining boar named Gullinbursti. Obscure as he might be in the modern time, Gullinbursti was the symbol of fertility and abundance.

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Who Defeated Thor in Norse Mythology?

Who Defeated Thor in Norse Mythology?

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Who could ever defeat Thor the god of thunder and lightning in Norse mythology? This blog post illustrates two figures that managed to win something from Thor the Brave God.

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the Norns

Themes in Norse Mythology: Fate

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Fate in Norse mythology is an interesting concept to read about. It was among the most awesome things we can find and can see the common in our concept in modern time.

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Thor Goats in Norse mythology

Why Thor Chose Goats to Pull Chariot?

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In Norse mythology, Thor the God of thunder and storm had a pair of goats for himself to ride across the sky. Their names were Tanngrisnir and Tanngnjóstr. The question is, why Thor chose to ride on a pair of goats instead of many more awesome animals?

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The punishment of Loki in Norse mythology

Two Cruel Punishments in Norse Mythology

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This blog post illustrates two cruel punishments in Norse mythology: the first was the beheading of Mimir the benevolent figure; the second was the punishment of Loki for murdering Baldur Odin's son.

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