Norse Mythology: an Introduction to the Norse Gods, Goddesses, Myths and Legends

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Do you have a favourite Norse myth? Let us know which one!

[@juanitaavila7197]

Yes one of my favorites is about the wife of Loki, Sigyn, she appears in the books Gylfaginning and Skáldskaparmál in the Prose Edda. In Gylfaginning, Sigyn is introduced in chapter 31. There, she is introduced as being married to Loki, and that they have a son by the name of "Nari or Narfi". Sigyn is mentioned again in Gylfaginning in chapter 50, where events are described differently than in Lokasenna. Here, the gods have captured Loki and his two sons, who are stated as Váli, described as a son of Loki only, and "Nari or Narfi", earlier described a son of Sigyn and Loki. Váli is changed into a wolf by the gods, and rips apart his brother "Nari or Narfi". The guts of "Nari or Narfi" are then used to tie Loki to three stones, after which the guts turn to iron, and Skaði places a snake above Loki. Sigyn places herself beside him, where she holds out a bowl to catch the dripping venom. However, when the bowl becomes full she leaves to pour out the venom. As a result, Loki is again described as shaking so violently that the planet shakes, and this process repeats until he breaks free, setting Ragnarök into motion.

[@EinsNiemand]

First up, amazing and very informative video. I love seeing content like this, especially with such well done research and attention to detail like in the pronunciation. And secondly, it amazes me how much thought was put into games like God of War 4. So many little details that are the exact same is in the usual Nordic Mythology.

[@martincostello1208]

What a brilliant video and such a clear explanation. My year 8Y class all loved it. Thanks very much.

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

We love to hear that! All the best to you and your class. 😊

[@michelsantos6051]

Another great video thanks to the World History Encyclopedia Channel

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@carstenlarsen3238]

Hi kelly, great video , yes it’s a bit of a mess norse mythology but still interesting and a lot older than just the viking age. I’ve always sort of like’d The Runatal in Havamal. Greetings from Denmark

[@mohammedsuleiman3680]

This is really mesmerising 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@foquitoxview]

Muy buen video, sigan así

[@KarlaHorvath]

My favorite is the building the wall between Assiyr and Venniyr

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thanks for watching! 🙂

[@MTB214]

At 3 minutes in the person drinking from the animal reminded me of Romulus and Remus of ancient Roman Religion. Thor and the serpent make me think of Genesis of the serpent biting his heal and having his head crushed.

[@V-toofani]

I subscribed. Keep up the good work!

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[@V-toofani]

@@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia the excitement of Ms Kelly while narrating is amazing. I noticed it because I also love mythology and can't stop thinking about it. Good to see same kind of people out there. Also, would love to know more about other myths, so I would definitely repeat your videos. Thank you team! 🤗

[@joelkoskinen]

hey thank you for the video! you did a good job hiring her ;)

[@cb19734]

My intrigue is from God of War....intrigue nonetheless! Great video!

[@rk99688]

Same I finished the game and now I am super intrigued by Norse Myth. Same was the case when I first started playing God of War I fell in love with Greek Myth.

[@Tekmirion]

Nice!

[@WorldHistoryEncyclopedia]

Thankyou very much! :)

[@VasiliosBakagias]

Hail the Aesir and the Vanir!

[@kennymcdonald4819]

How the wall of Asgard was built💪

[@vischitsatish298]

I have a question People still worship to Odin, Freyr and all the other gods ?

[@louiseida3721]

no, its not a cultural thing. scandinava is christian and has been for a long time, but most people are today atheist. there might be some few people who follow norse gods on their own, but its a very uncommon thing

[@davidbarber3821]

So HELL came from the Norse mythology

[@SaoirseMcgourtykund]

i am placing blocks and sh**t cause I'm in flippin Minecraft oooooooooo my goood is that a pig?

[@Basith921]

Watch Ragnarok series rather than Americanized junk . . They did pretty well to show the original content .

[@ilgattoparddo]

Same shit