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Mythology--Part 7: Norse Myths

After reading Part 7 of Edith Hamilton's Mythology, review Norse mythology by matching the following descriptions to their corresponding names, places, and titles.

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AsgardWhat name is given to the home of the gods in Norse mythology?
ValhallaWhat hall in Asgard has a seat for each hero?
A hero's/martyr's death is a triumph, not a defeat.What life-and-death view of was shared by Norse mythology and early Christianity?
Heaven of eternal joy for ChristiansWhat life-and-death view was not shared by Norse mythology and early Christianity?
Most were destroyed by Christian priests.Why do so few ancient Norse manuscripts exist?
Beowulf (England), Nibelungenlied (Germany), Elder (and Younger) Edda (Iceland)Identify at least three ancient Norse manuscripts.
SignyWhose husband killed her father and had all but one of her brothers eaten by wolves?
SignyWho kills herself by entering her burning home
SigmundWho avenges the death of his brothers and father Volsung by fire?
SinfiotliWhat son of Signy is also the son of her brother Sigmund?
BrynhildWhat Valkyrie is punished by being put to sleep until a man can wake her?
SigurdWho breaks through a ring of fire to rescue a trapped Valkyrie?
GudrunWho does Sigurd marry while under the spell of a magic potion?
GunnarUnder whose guise does Sigurd ride through the flames a second time?
Oath of brotherhoodWhat prevents Gunnar from personally killing Sigrid?
GunnarWho is the king of Giukings?
Funeral pyre of SigurdWhere does Brynhild wish to die/be buried?
OdinWho is the Norse god of the sky, like Zeus of Greek myth?
GladsheimWhat name is given to Odin's golden palace?
HuginWhat raven of Odin represents Thought in Norse myth?
MuninWhat raven of Odin represents Memory in Norse myth?
RagnarokWhat name refers to the day of doom in Norse mythology?
OdinWho is the supreme god in Norse mythology, always seeking more wisdom?
MimirWho is the guardian of the Well of the Wise?
Loss of an eyeWhat price is Odin willing to pay for a drink from the Well of the Wise?
OdinWho hangs "nine nights on a wind-rocked tree wounded with a spear?"
RunesWhat magical inscriptions can be recorded on wood, stone, and metal, often providing protection?
Skaldic meadWhat drink allows anyone who tastes it to become a poet?
ValkyriesWhat maidens served as Odin's attendants?
ValkyriesWho carried the brave (human) dead to Valhalla?
ValkyriesWhat group was known as Choosers of the Slain?
OdinFor what Norse god is Wednesday named?
BalderWho was the most beloved of the Norse gods?
FriggaWho was Blader's protective mother?
FriggaWho was the wife of Odin?
NiflheimWhat name refers to the Norse world of the dead?
HelaWho is the Norse goddess of the dead?
HelaWho reveals to Odin that Balder must die?
LokiWhat son of a giant does not honor Balder like the gods?
MistletoeWhat small item causes the death of Balder?
HoderWho is the blind brother of Balder?
HermodWhich of Frigga's sons offers himself as ransom for Balder?
SleipnirWhat is the name of Odin's horse?
NannaWho is Balder's wife?
NannaWho falls dead upon seeing Balder's body on a funeral pyre?
GiantessWho or what refuses to weep for Balder, preventing his release from the dead?
Serpent venomWhat cause Loki "unutterable pain" and intense agony?
Sigyn (Loki's wife)Who tries to help Loki by reducing the pain of his punishment?
ThorWho is the Norse god of thunder?
ThorFor what Norse god is Thursday named?
ThorPhysically, who is the strongest Norse god?
FreyrWhat Norse god cared for the fruits of the earth?
HeimdallWho was the guard of the Rainbow Bridge to Asgard?
BifrostWhat is the name of the Rainbow Bridge leading to Asgard?
TyrWho is the Norse god of war?
TyrFor what Norse god is Tuesday named?
FriggaWhat Norse goddess if often depicted spinning threads of gold?
FriggaWhat Norse goddess is considered wise but secretive?
FreyaWho was the Norse goddess of love and beauty?
FreyaWhat Norse goddess claimed half of the dead in battle as her own?
FreyaFor what Norse goddess is Friday most likely named?
MidgardWhat was the name of the battlefield and original realm for men?
NiflheimWhat was the Norse name for the cold realm of death in the north?
MuspelheimWhat Norse land of fire was located in the south?
YmirWhat was the name of the first Norse giant, born from the mist?
YmirWho is killed by Odin so that his body and blood can be used to create the earth, sky, and sea?
DwarfsWhat ugly creature were superb craftsmen who lived under the earth?
ElvesIn Norse mythology, what sprites tended the flowers and trees?
YggdrasilIn Norse mythology, what tree supports the universe?
NornsWho guards Urda's Well and its white holy water?
Urda (Past), Verdandi (Present), and Skuld (Future)What were the names and corresponding responsibilities for the three Norns?
AesirWhat group name was given to the Norse gods?
JotunheimIn Norse mythology, what was the name for the city of the giants?



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