Myths Collection

Forseti, the son of Baldr and Nanna, serves as the Norse god of justice, peace, and reconciliation from his radiant hall, Glitnir. Unlike other gods who might seek vengeance, Forseti specializes...

Seeking to understand the dark omens surrounding the gods, Odin travels to the depths of Niflhel to awaken a deceased völva. Through powerful necromantic incantations, he compels her to reveal...

Following the tragic death of the beloved god Baldr, his brother Hermod volunteers to ride to the underworld to negotiate for his release. Mounted on Odin's eight-legged horse Sleipnir, Hermod...

Following the tragic death of Baldr, the god Odin fathers a son named Váli with the giantess or princess Rindr specifically to serve as an avenger. Born with a divine destiny, Váli grows to full...

Hel, the daughter of Loki, rules over the somber realm of Niflheim, where those who die of sickness or old age reside. Unlike the warriors of Valhalla, these spirits dwell in a land of mist and...

Following the death of Baldr, the gods capture the trickster Loki and bind him in a dark cavern as punishment. A venomous serpent is placed above him, dripping corrosive poison toward his face,...

The Prose Edda is the primary source of Norse mythology, compiled by the Icelandic scholar Snorri Sturluson in the 13th century. It serves as both a manual for poets and a preservation of the...

During the monumental funeral of the beloved god Baldr, the gods gathered in deep mourning to send his body to Helheim upon his great ship, Hringhorni. As Thor stood before the pyre to hallow the...

Following the cataclysmic events of Ragnarök, the world resurfaces from the sea, lush and new. Amidst the ruins of the old world, Thor’s sons Magni and Modi reunite on the plain of Idavoll....

Seeking to prove his status as the wisest being in the Nine Realms, Odin travels in disguise to the hall of the ancient giant Vafþrúðnir. They engage in a high-stakes riddle contest where the...

Following the tragic death of the beloved god Baldr, the Aesir gather to perform a grand funeral ceremony. They use Baldr's own ship, Hringhorni, as a massive pyre, requiring the help of the...

Following the tragic death of the god Baldr, Odin seeks a way to produce an avenger who is not bound by the social ties of the Aesir. He travels to the eastern land of Garðaríki to woo the...