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Vikings believed in the Norse Gods for a time, until they were converted to Christianity. As with any other culture, they have many legends and myths.
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What is a viking scald?
A skald was a poet. In 'Skaldskarpamal' it tells the Viking mythology surrounding the development of poetry and explains many of their kennings for poetry.
What was the viking frost giant called?
In Norse mythology, frost giants were called Jotuns, who lived in Jotunheim. The giants were the chief enemies of the Gods.
Who is Eyvind in viking mythology?
There is no Eyvind in Viking mythology, Eyvindr Finnsson skáldaspillir is however a skald who wrote of Viking mythology.Hákonarmál - Composed in memory of king Hákon and tells of his reception in Valhalla. The poem is similar to the earlier Eiríksmál.Háleygjatal - Recounts the ancestors of earl Hákon back up to Odin and tells of their deaths. The poem is similar to the earlier Ynglingatal.Some 14 disjoint stanzas on historical events.The cognomen skáldaspillir means literally "spoiler of poets" and is sometimes translated as "plagiarist", though it might also mean that he was better than any other poet.
When was The Viking Queen created?
The Viking Sagas was created in 1995.
What does a viking horde mean?
A Viking horde is a group of raiding Vikings. A Viking hoard is a treasure that was hidden.
What other name could you use for Norse mythology?
Some call it the Norse Religion, Viking Mythology, and the Viking Religion, but the most correct is Norse Mythology.
Paradise for Islam is the same as what for viking mythology?
Valhalla
Is thor in Greek mythology?
No; Thor is Norse-Viking.
How did Norse Mythology affect the culture of Norway?
Think Viking.
What is a viking scald?
A skald was a poet. In 'Skaldskarpamal' it tells the Viking mythology surrounding the development of poetry and explains many of their kennings for poetry.
What has the author John Lindow written?
John Lindow has written: 'Viking Ships' 'Myths and Legends of the Vikings' 'Scandinavian mythology' -- subject(s): Bibliography, Mythology, Norse, Norse Mythology
Young and beautiful maidens?
There are all kinds in mythology- Muses, Vestal Virgins, the Valkyries ( warrior maidens of Viking myth- by extension a ( female Viking) and so on.
What was hitlers idea that the german people were a superior form of humanity?
He used Viking mythology to create a master race.
What Viking mythology is associated with Freyja?
Freyja is associated with Love, Beauty, Fertility, Gold, Seior, War and Death!
What did danish viking boys do for fun?
weapon-making, drinking, feasting, fighting, listen to/tell stories of Norse mythology...
What are some viking gods names?
Some Viking gods include Odin, Thor, Freyja, and Loki. These gods were important figures in Norse mythology and played various roles in the stories and beliefs of the Viking people.
What happens in the afterlife in Norse mythology?
Viking warriors go to the great hall of Odin in Valhalla, were they fight and feast. However, most people go to the realm of Hel, a bit like Hades in Greek mythology.
