Norse mythology

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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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How to use Norse mythology in a sentence

In Norse mythology, Loki is a shape-shifting god who enjoys the occasional turn as a woman.
How Marvel’s Loki Became A Bi-curious Villain|Sujay Kumar|November 9, 2013|DAILY BEAST
In Norse mythology, Valhalla represents the majestic palace where dead heroes consort with Valkyries and the Gods.
The New York Times as Substitute for Religion|Michael Medved|June 3, 2011|DAILY BEAST
In Norse mythology Mani is moon god; there was, however, an earlier moon goddess, Nana.
Indian Myth and Legend|Donald Alexander Mackenzie
Norse mythology also contains certain animal pairs which seem to reflect the two dualities, sun and moon, and day and night.
Cerberus, The Dog of Hades|Maurice Bloomfield

Others have evolved its present nomenclature from a word taken from Norse mythology meaning the "dwelling-place of men."
The Cathedrals and Churches of the Rhine|Francis Miltoun
In like forms, as dogs or wolves, they return time out of mind in Norse mythology and in Middle-Age legend.
The Contemporary Review, Volume 36, October 1879|Various
In Norse mythology, we have Fenris the wolf, and Jormungandur the serpent.
Sketch of the Mythology of the North American Indians|John Wesley Powell