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Draupnir Ring of Odin: Symbol of Kingship and Sacrifice in Funeral
Posted by Ms Elly on
Draupnir was the name of Odin's ring that could produce eight more rings every nine days. The Draupnir ring was the gift from Loki to Odin. Later, Odin gave his Draupnir ring to his dead son, Baldur the Shining God. So, what was actually the significance of the Draupnir Ring in Norse mythology?
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- Tags: Loki, Norse Mythology, Odin, Odin symbols, Ragnarok
Vár: The Norse Keeper of Vow that Punished Oath Breakers
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Vár was the name of a Norse character that was associated with vows and pledges. She appeared to be the witness of vows of the men. She had the ability to punish those broke their oath because they disrespected their vows which meant they disrespected Var.
Eir: A Valkyrie or a Goddess of Healing in Asgard?
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Eir is quite an unpopular name when it comes to Norse mythology. However, the story of Eir from Norse sagas is interesting. She was alleged to be either a Valkyrie saving the life of Midgard warriors or a goddess of healing living in Asgard.
Helhest: The Three-legged Horse of Hel Queen of the Dead
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Helhest was the name of a horse belonging to Hel the Queen of Underworld. In Norse mythology, Helhest was the one that carried Hel to collect the souls of the dead men in Midgard.
Who Won Ragnarok in Norse Mythology?
Posted by Ms Elly on
Ragnarok was the final battle in Norse mythology. It was no ordinary battle because nearly all major characters in Norse mythology fell in this battle. The consequences were hard to accept because Norse Pantheon collapsed and the whole world was set on fire. But the question is, which side won Ragnarok in Norse mythology?
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- Tags: Loki, Norse Mythology, Odin, Ragnarok, Thor
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