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When did Norse mythology begin?
The earliest Norse legend pre-date the creation of the world starting at the existence of Guldengappa (what the Greeks would call chaos.)
Written evidence of the Norse journeys exists only in Norse legends known as?
Sagas
What are some similarities of the Greek and Norse creation myth?
In both stories the big evil giant is defeated and his body is used to make the world.
Who created aegir Norse god of the seas?
The Norse people.
Who was the Norse god of fire?
Loki is the Norse god of fire.
What has the author Henning Kure written?
Henning Kure has written: 'I begyndelsen var skriget' -- subject(s): Norse Mythology, Creation
Which creation myth does not say that humans were created from dust?
The Norse myth.
What was the moral in the Norse creation myth?
One moral in the Norse creation myth is the cyclical nature of life and creation, as seen in the continual cycle of destruction and rebirth. It also emphasizes the importance of balance and order in the universe, as well as the idea that creation is an ongoing process that requires constant effort and sacrifice.
When did Norse mythology begin?
The earliest Norse legend pre-date the creation of the world starting at the existence of Guldengappa (what the Greeks would call chaos.)
What has the author Andrew Peter Fors written?
Andrew Peter Fors has written: 'The ethical world-conception of the Norse people' -- subject(s): Norse Mythology, Norse Ethics
Written evidence of the Norse journeys exists only in Norse legends known as?
Sagas
What are Norse runes and how are they important to the Norse?
Runes were their written language which they used for everything we use it for
What has the author John Stanley Martin written?
John Stanley Martin has written: 'Ragnarok' -- subject(s): Norse Eschatology, Norse Mythology
What giant did Odin slay?
Ymir. He was a frost giant. He played a large part in the Norse creation myth.
What has the author H A Molenaar written?
H. A. Molenaar has written: 'De sterfelijke god' -- subject(s): Balder (Norse deity), Norse Mythology
What language were vikings sagas written in?
They were written in the Old Norse language
Is Thor an example of creation myth or explanatory myth?
Thor is more associated with Norse mythology, which includes both creation myths and explanatory myths. While Thor himself is primarily known for his role as the god of thunder and protector of mankind, Norse mythology as a whole contains elements of creation and explanations for natural phenomena through stories of the gods and their interactions with the world.
