Scandinavian legends
Norse tales retold
Scandinavian legends are traditional stories from Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and sometimes Iceland and Finland—tales of Norse gods like Odin and Thor, of giants, trolls, and valkyries.
The term covers both ancient mythology preserved in texts like the Eddas and folk tales passed down through oral tradition: The film draws heavily on Scandinavian legends.
These stories have influenced modern fantasy literature, from Tolkien to Marvel's Thor.
- OdinChief Norse deity
- Norse mythologyScandinavian pagan religion
- BeowulfOld English epic's protagonist
- rune stonesInscribed Nordic memorial tablets
- SigurdLegendary Norse dragon-killer
Thor · Loki · Ragnarok · nine realms · Kraken · Brynhildr · Fenrir · Freyja · Valkyries · Valhalla · Viking longships · Leif Erikson · Norns · Wild Hunt · Erik the Red · berserkers · blood eagle · Mjolnir
Scandinavian legendsGreek mythology
Ancient Greek divine narratives
Roman mythology · Egyptian mythology · Hindu mythology · Chinese mythology · Japanese mythology
Scandinavian legendsGreek myths
Ancient Hellenic traditional stories
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