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Why the Gods Punished Loki?

Why the Gods Punished Loki?

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There was only one time in Norse mythology that the gods decided to punish the trickster. And this time was the only one ending the relationship between Loki and the Gods.

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Ullr was the step son of Thor in norse mythology. He was the son of Sif the Bride of Thor. Although Ullr is not a famous name of god, in the past he must have had a position of importance

Ullr: Step Son of Thor, Obscure God of Glory

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Ullr was the son of Sif the Bride of Thor in Norse mythology. He was among the most important gods in Norse mythology. But the scholars believed that by the time that Norse mythology was written down by the next generation, the importance of Ullr was decreased.

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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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Odin on Sleipnir in Ragnarok

Sleipnir: Odin’s Horse’s Name Meaning

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Odin the Allfather in Norse mythology had an eight-legged horse as his constant companion. The horse was named Sleipnir who could outrun any horse in the cosmos.

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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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