Like a tempestuous god, Iceland changes its mood throughout the year. When the ice melts, it reveals black lava fields, ...
The Vikings, often portrayed as brutal, horned-helmet warriors rampaging through medieval Europe, have become the stuff of ...
Survive December 5, and you just might get some presents.
George R.R. Martin may have drawn inspiration from the Norse mythology for the famous Baratheon brothers of Game of Thrones.
“Circe Offering the Cup to Odysseus,” by John William Waterhouse, 1891. Circe was among one of the most famous femme fatales in Greek mythology. Credit: Public Domain There are many strong and ...
From Apollo to Zeus, the 12 Olympian gods and goddesses are the most powerful deities in the pantheon of ancient Greek mythology and religion. The Greek gods — and the Roman gods they inspired — ...
A direct connection is made by the fact that Prometheus, in Greek mythology, stole fire from ... which fits with Loki, who is the Norse god of lies, and the character was already seen deceiving ...
Skadi — "Damage.” In mythology she’s a giant who represents winter and skiing. 188. Skuld — "Debt." Also the name of one of the Norns, the three fates in Norse mythology. 189. Solbjorg ...