Norse Mythology Stories: The Essential - From Creation to Ragnarok - See U in History

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When I tell people Loki banged a horse and produced a spawn no one believes me so I go through all my books to find the story so they can read it. The reactions I get are fantastic each time someone new reads it

Greek mythology: zeus going ham Egyptian mythology: furries Norse mythology: loki's bizarre adventure

It's really interesting how Ragnarök happens because of the gods trying to stop it from happening. Like with Baldur's death resulting in Fimbulwinter, and the binding of Fenrir resulting in him killing Odin during Ragnarök.

Creation 0:12 Odin’s Eye 3:17 Loki and the Gifts of the Gods 5:59 Wall of Asgard 13:41 Thor Loses His Hammer 17:20 The Children of Loki 21:04 Thor’s Adventure in Jotunheim 1 24:11 Thor’s Adventure in Jotunheim 2 26:28 Fenrir 34:03 The Fate of Balder 38:11 The Punishment of Loki 41:44 Ragnarok 46:16

If most of Greek mythology is Zeus being unable to keep his pants on, most of Norse mythology is Loki getting himself into a progressively deeper grave.

I love how Norse gods show imperfections instead of just being all mighty beings that can’t die.

It would have been good to include more information on Odin’s journey to Mimir’s well. After Odin drank from the well he immediately knew what he had to do. He broke a branch from the tree and stabbed himself with the branch after which he hung himself upside down from the tree with his head partly in the well causing himself to partially drown. The three fold death, wounded, hanging, drowning. After 9 days and 9 nights Odin reached deep into the well and pulled out the runes. The greatest source of magic ever known. This is how Odin became known as the lord of the hanged and how the runes came to be.

The story of Balder is actually a description of the changing of the seasons. Because back in ancient times the coming of winter was LITERALLY a life or death situation, something that was not taken lightly as if you were not prepared you may very well starve or freeze to death. So many people did not look forward to winter and in fact dreaded the coming of fall. Balder, representing the happiness of Spring and summer where the days are warm and longer and the nights shorter then starts having nightmares and giving way to the sadness that is fall and winter where the days are shorter the nights longer and the weather colder. Where all living things go into some sort of hibernation and plants wilt and die....all EXCEPT mistletoe, which actually seems to thrive in the winter. They made mistletoe, one of the only plants that seem to get stronger with the coming of winter, the "enemy" of Summer and therefore Balder's weakness.

Loki: Gets railed by a giant's horse, and has the foal. Also Loki: Not a word, and the horse is yours.

"Mimir was not someone fond of bluffing and jokes" Meanwhile Mimir in God of War: basically the God of jokes

I never imagined that of all religions that the viking religion had such comedic timing in their stories. This isn't just a religion as a foundation of ethics for a group of people but these are stories with fully fleshed out and dynamic characters with elements of honor, comedy, tragedy, horror, and even a bit of slice of life. Im legit surprised by this. I really thought the vikings would have had 1 dimensional deities but they're really fleshed out.

"I've never seen that horse in my life" - Loki

Loki thousands of years ago: "It's just a prank bro"

The Asgardians are untrustworthy bastards though. Every deal with them ends with Loki pulling a lawyer trick, and then Thor hits you in the head with his hammer.

Yes! Finally I can listen to the stories of the gods while I'm working. There's not enough time in the day for me to read about about the gods and everything that comes with norse paganism. This alone makes me feel closer, comfortable, and almost empowered by the gods. Thank you!

I’ve always been drawn to Norse mythology no idea why but here I am~

Most of Norse mythology.. Loki's Bizarre Adventure: "Congratulations, you played yourself"

As a Norse Pagan myself, I appreciate how you presented our stories. It's more often that we are mocked for our Traditions and Faith. Keep up the good work my friend!

I’ve always found the stories of the Norse and Greek Mythologies fascinating, and after listening to this I realize how many aspects of the law same stories are referenced within media and our own culture. Just goes to show how long lasting the impact of them has been.