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Norse Mythology

Norse Mythology. Sweden , Denmark , Norway , Iceland Germanic background. Terms defined. Pagan- “country dweller, rustic” Folk religion (not Christian, Islamic, or Judaism) Disbeliever in “their” religion Saga- stories about ancient Scandanavian and German history

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Norse Mythology

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  1. NorseMythology Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Iceland Germanicbackground

  2. Terms defined • Pagan-“country dweller, rustic” • Folk religion (not Christian, Islamic, or Judaism) • Disbeliever in “their” religion • Saga-stories about ancient Scandanavian and • German history Edda- poetry

  3. FUN FACTS • 9 worlds in Norse mythology • Valhalla- Odin’s hall located in Asgard • Beginning of life= fire and ice • Woman comes from Ymir’s armpit!!?? • Ragnarok= similar to great flood stories

  4. J.R.R. Tolkien • Lord of the Rings • The Hobbit

  5. Modern Connection • Monday = Moon’s Day • Tuesday = Tyr’s Day • Thursday = Thor’s Day • Friday = Freyja’s Day • Sunday = Sun’s Day / Lord’s Day

  6. Magic Apples

  7. Bifrost

  8. Thor fighting!

  9. Old School Football helmet???

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