Norse mythology

Cultural

The mythology of Scandinavia, which was also widespread in Germany and Britain until the establishment there of Christianity. For the people and places most important in Norse mythology, see Odin, Thor, trolls, and Valhalla.

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The partnership between ravens and wolves goes back to Norse mythology -- Odin's birds scouted ahead and led prey to the god's canines, a relationship that provided food for all.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Ideas from Norse mythology have also inspired major works of art and literature.

From Science Daily • Nov. 23, 2025

Experts associate the design with the god Odin, whose roles in Norse mythology included ferrying the dead to the afterlife.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2025

Early Scandinavian churches were decorated with images of heroes and villains from Norse mythology.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

Norse mythology and Greek mythology together give a clear picture of what the people were like from whom comes a major part of our spiritual and intellectual inheritance.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

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