Norse Mythology - Vikings and Gods

Explanation: Sleipnir is Odin's eight-legged horse, born from the god Loki transformed into a mare.

Explanation: Sigurd (Siegfried in German) killed the dragon Fafnir with the sword Gram. By tasting its blood, he was able to understand the language of birds.

Explanation: Odin hung from Yggdrasil for nine days and nights and sacrificed an eye at Mímir's well to gain knowledge of the runes and universal wisdom.

Explanation: Hel rules over Helheim, the realm where the souls of those who did not die in battle go. Half-living, half-corpse, she appears in the Eddas as the mistress of a dark realm located beneath the tree Yggdrasil.

Explanation: Thor, god of thunder and son of Odin, is one of the key figures of Ragnarök. He confronts the giant serpent Jörmungandr (his sworn enemy) and manages to kill it with his hammer Mjölnir, but then succumbs to the serpent's venom after taking nine steps.

Explanation: Fenrir is a monstrous wolf, son of Loki. Chained by the gods, he will break free during Ragnarök to devour Odin before being killed by Vidar.

Explanation: Asgard is the realm of the Æsir (main gods), connected to Midgard (Earth) by the rainbow bridge Bifröst.

Explanation: Loki is the god of trickery, a giant adopted by Odin. Master of metamorphosis, he oscillates between ally and adversary of the gods, his ambivalence making him both indispensable and dangerous to Asgard.

Explanation: Jörmungandr, also called the Midgard Serpent, is so large that it encircles the Earth while biting its own tail.

Explanation: The Valkyries ("choosers of the slain") are divine warrior maidens who select heroes worthy of Valhalla.

Explanation: Heimdall is the guardian of Bifröst, gifted with exceptional sight and hearing. His horn Gjallarhorn will announce Ragnarök.

Explanation: Týr, god of war and justice, sacrificed his hand to allow the chaining of the wolf Fenrir with Gleipnir.

Explanation: Freyja is the goddess of love, beauty, and fertility. She owns a magical necklace, Brísingamen, and travels in a chariot pulled by cats.

Explanation: Muspelheim, one of the nine worlds, is a blazing universe populated by fire giants. According to prophecy, its leader Surt will brandish his flaming sword to set creation ablaze during the twilight of the gods.

Explanation: Baldr, god of light and beauty, was killed by his blind brother Höðr, manipulated by Loki with a mistletoe arrow.