Norse Mythology: Viking Gods

Explanation: Odin is the supreme god of Norse mythology. He sacrificed an eye to gain wisdom and owns two ravens that bring him news from the world.

Explanation: Mjölnir is Thor's magical hammer, forged by dwarves. It always returns to its owner's hand after being thrown.

Explanation: Loki is the god of mischief and chaos. Although he sometimes helps the gods, he also causes many problems and will be their enemy during Ragnarök.

Explanation: Yggdrasil, the World Tree, is an immense ash tree at the center of Norse cosmology. Its roots and branches connect all realms, from Asgard to Helheim.

Explanation: Valhalla is Odin's palace where the Einherjar (valiant warriors who died in battle) feast while awaiting Ragnarök. They are brought there by the Valkyries.

Explanation: Ragnarök ("Fate of the Powers") is the Norse apocalypse where gods and giants will battle. Odin and Thor will perish, but a new world will be reborn after this destruction.

Explanation: Freya is one of the most important goddesses. She owns a magical necklace (Brísingamen) and a chariot pulled by cats. She also receives half of the fallen warriors.

Explanation: Fenrir is a monstrous wolf that the gods chained because it was prophesied he would devour Odin during Ragnarök.

Explanation: The Bifröst is guarded by Heimdall, the vigilant god who can see and hear everything happening in the nine worlds.

Explanation: The Valkyries ("choosers of the slain") are servants of Odin who fly over battlefields to select the bravest warriors.