BaviPower Viking Blog — Norse Mythology

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Viking Afterlife

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The Vikings believed they would live their afterlife when they had parted with their now life. The places of their afterlife were mainly associated with their belief and their Norse pantheon.

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Thor Fishing For Jormungand

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In Norse mythology, Thor had a sworn enemy who was Jormungand the Midgard Serpent. The two faced each other twice and both of their encounters were intense. In the second encounter, they slew each other while their first one was a regret to Thor as he missed his lifetime golden opportunity.

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The Theft of Mjolnir Thor's Hammer

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In Norse mythology, the most entertaining and somewhat awkward story was the Theft of Mjolnir hammer. As Mjolnir was taken away from Thor, the gods decided that they had to retrieve it back no matter what. Because Mjolnir helped defend the whole Asgard and the gods who dwelled in Asgard stronghold.

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Thor’s hammer Mjolnir Tattoo

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Mjolnir was the name of Thor's hammer. In Norse mythology, hardly could any weapon compare to Mjolnir regarding power and reputation. Until now, Mjolnir has become one of the most favorite symbols for tattoos. The Mjolnir tattoo not only represents Thor's power but also helps express love and respect to Norse myth.

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Wolf Symbol

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Wolf symbol in Norse mythology evoked so many controversies. Many viewed wolf as the God of Destruction while many regarded it as the symbol of deity and high power. The stories behind this are concisely retold in this blog post.

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