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Garm the Hound of Hel in Norse mythology

Garm: Hound Dog of Underworld or Another Name for Fenrir?

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Garm was the name of a dog or a wolf in Norse mythology. He was described to be the best canine, like Odin the best to the gods or Yggdrasil to the trees.

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Heimdall the Guardsman of Asgard in Norse mythology

Weapons of Heimdall Asgard Guardsman in Norse Mythology

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Heimdall was quite an obscure god in Norse mythology. He was the son of Odin and also the Guardsman of Asgard supervising and protecting Asgard away from those approaching.

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Hel the Queen of the Deceased

How Powerful Were The Women in Norse Mythology?

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The Norns were the fate creators. Hel was the Queen of the Dead. Freya was the goddess of war. And Idunn was the keeper of youth for the gods. The female characters in Norse mythology held not only unique but also vital roles that no one could replace them.

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In Norse mythology, Forseti was an obscure god who was the god of justice and reconciliation

Forseti: Son of Baldur and God of Justice and Reconciliation

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Forseti was quite an obscure name in Norse mythology. He was among the less known gods in Norse Pantheon. Forseti was the son of Baldur and Nanna which meant Odin the Allfather was the grandfather of Forseti. He was god of justice and reconciliation in Norse mythology.

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Beautiful Viking sword. In Viking mythology, there was a magical sword whose name was Dainsleif

The Magical Sword Dainsleif and Kings' Battle That Never Ended

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The magical sword Dainsleif was made by the dwarf Dain who was among the most talented craftsmen in the world. The sword Dainsleif belonged to King Hogni who spent his lifetime retrieving his daughter back and fighting an eternal war with King Hedin.

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