Hello, guys. Thats my first post here. I have been researching about it, but didnt find very much.

Well, im going to have a tattoo tomorrow that represents the sacrifice of Odin at Yggdrassil, were he hang himself, etc. I know that there is a discussion of if the "runes" he discovered were actually runes (elder futhark) or just "secrets". Or even the ability of reading/writing.

I thought of a tattoo where, from the wound of the spear, runes would be coming out of the wound, representing 'his obtaining of the runes.' I thought that, even if 'runes' here only refer to knowledge, secrets, or even writing, still, drawing the runes coming out of the wound in this way would represent just a symbol of this gain. And of course, the runes would be from the Elder Futhark. Does this make sense to you? I've had some tattoos with historical mistakes (which I plan to write a post about), and I was a bit worried about having another one like that, hehe.

Thank you to those who can respond! And sorry for any mistakes in English, it's not my first language. lol

I could've sword i read something about Fenrir creating or being associated with them but for the life of me I can't recall where I heard it. Us it true or just a bunch of bullcrap?

Is there a reddit where people just make their own skaldic verses and give advice for people wanting to create their own verses?

I know that Odin was synchronized with Mercury because they're tricksters, and Thor with Hercules because they're giant killers (who coincidentally both get killed by snakes (though with hercules it was indirect, Hydra venom on an arrow)). But who else was synchronized?

I'm working on a Norse-inspired game called Hel's Rebellion, and I'd love your input!

In my game, players take direct control of a general or god, each with unique powers and abilities, while also commanding their units with indirect orders. It's a mix of strategy and action, and I'm aiming to explore Norse mythology beyond the usual suspects like Thor or Loki.

The game's scope is limited, so I can't include a ton of characters. Because of this, I'm focusing on gods who aren't often talked about, particularly ones that could oppose Hel in interesting ways.

Who are some lesser-known Norse gods you'd like to see featured?

You can check out more about the game here: https://www.magnetitegames.com/

I was reading Encyclopedia of Norse and Germanic Folklore, Mythology, and Magic by Claude LeCouteux and found a couple of interesting things mentioned about draugr:

• "DRAUGR ('Revenant'): According to ancient belief, the Double of a dead man-his physical alter ego-continues to live in the tomb and will leave it if he has any reason to be upset with his fate."
• "The Germanic revenant possesses the unique feature of being entirely corporeal with the power to melt away into the ground and vanish as if by enchantment; but if he has been wounded, the marks of those wounds will be found on his body if it is exhumed. Contrary to mistaken opinion, the 'living dead' do not exist: what comes back is only the physical Double."

I know that the draugr definitely has some ghost-like qualities, but everything else I can find on them says pretty explicitly that they are reanimated corpses, not doubles of the person's original corpse. Does anyone know of any sources that support LeCouteux's assertions?

So I’m fairly new to the mythology of Nordic Paganism. Recently, I’ve picked up The Wanderer’s Hávamál by Jackson Crawford to read. A lot of the lessons written in this tome are lessons that I can see wise truth within, yet they contradict what I know of Oðinn, who is supposedly the poems’ original author.

A couple examples:

• Stanzas 54-56 speak of wisdom in moderation, and to not seek out foresight of one’s fate. Yet, does Oðinn not hang himself to gleam wisdom of his own fate and seek to always be informed about the state of the realms?
• Stanza 23 speaks of worrying about the future being unproductive or even counterproductive, yet does he not endlessly scheme, plan, and prepare in an attempt to avert his inevitable demise?

Looking for Our Fathers' Godsaga: Retold for the Young by Victor Rydberg.

 I am actually in Ukraine but I suppose I could ask some friends to ship it to me from Germany. Anything around 10 euro plus shipping would be nice... otherwise its gonna be golden with double shipping :D

Maybe there are ebook options available for purchase that I missed? rare book in Europe indeed which is kinda ironic. any help would be appreciated thanks!!

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In many depictions of norse figures or characters. A lot of them have tattoos and all have pretty different meanings. For a character design standpoint how do I know which ones to use?

How old is the story of Odin hanging himself? Is it older than the story of Jesus?

I am thinking about the influence of the two myths at eachother.

Hi I am trying to write a book based on Norse mythology and I was wondering if there were any monsters or such excluding Jormangander and Fenrir if anyone has any ideas please let me know ,thanks

It's kinda disappointing though both God Of War and Ragnarok games adapted them loosely but very well

They gonna’ put him on spin cycle…

Hi, I'm new around here and I want to get a tattoo of gungnir on my forearm. But everytime I see a gungnir design it always points up but i want spears tip on my wrist. Like this photo but reversed. If anyone knows does it have any bad meaning having it upside down?

PS: I found this image on google photos to be an example, I'm not going to steal someones art.

https://preview.redd.it/wkwi7sn167ee1.jpg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e4713061dccb16c0b050f4258bb40cc5bccf7cbd

I am learning greek myth, and I want to learn Egyptian and Norse. where should I go to learn Norse mythology?

I'm already reading fiction which display these myths if that helps

The streak through the top of the tree is gonna be the bifrost leading to asgard. Not concerned with 100% accuracy, but I tried to keep out certain blatant inaccuracies like random runes

Hi, I'm Brazilian and I wanted to know if in English you use the names Iduna and Frigga or if you call them Idunn and Frigg. I was talking to a girl on Pinterest and she thought it was bad that I didn't use the names in Nordic

Disclaimer: This is not a real saga; if it's not allowed, please remove it. I just wanted to share my writings with the pagans - any critiques, etc. I hope this is allowed, I saw no rule against this, so here we go. This is a story I've written in the vein of the old tales of ancient myths. I just wanted some opinions, and how everyone felt about it. Again, if it isn't allowed - delete and I will get opinions elsewhere. Thank you in advance. :)

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** The Saga of Thor and Galdur **

In the days of yore, when the realms of Asgard and Jotunheim were separated by the vastness of the cosmos...

Thor, the mighty God of thunder, protector of Midgard, and son of the All-Father has found himself restless. The tales of his many battles had spread far and wide, yet he yearned for a challenge that would test his strength and wit. One fateful evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon and the stars began to twinkle in the cold night sky, Thor sat in the great hall of Valhalla, feasting with the Einherjar, the brave souls who had fallen in battle. As the mead flowed and laughter echoed through the hall, a sudden chill swept through the air, extinguishing the warmth of their merriment.

As Thor made his way back, to his hall of Bilksirnir... From the shadows emerged a towering figure, draped in furs and ice, his skin a pale blue that glimmered like frost under the candlelight. It was Galdur, a cunning Jotunn of immense notoriety amongst the tribes of Jotunheim. Known far and wide as the King of the powerful Thraundr clan of the Jötnar. Equally known was his trickery and deceit. No deceit was to be had here. He had come to challenge Thor, claiming that no God could best him in a contest of strength and wit.

"Thor, son of Óðinn," King Galdur bellowed, his voice like the cracking of glaciers. "I challenge you to three trials: a test of strength, a riddle of the mind, and a contest of endurance. Should you fail, you will bow before me, and I shall claim your hammer, Mjǫllnir, as my prize."

The hall fell silent, the Einherjar exchanging glances of concern. Thor, however, his spirit ignited by the prospect of a worthy foe, rose to his feet. "I accept your challenge, Galdur! But beware, for I am not merely a god of brute strength; I am much more, chieftain, and you will soon regret setting foot in Bilksirnir!**", Thor exclaimed, outraged at the entire proposition.

The first trial commenced at dawn, as Thor and his companions traveled to the frostbitten fields of Jotunheim. Galdur summoned a massive stone, larger than any Thor had ever seen, and challenged him to lift it, marking this the trial of Strength. With a roar that echoed through the mountains, Thor grasped the stone, his muscles straining against its weight. The ground trembled beneath him, but he managed to lift the stone high above his head, proving his might. Galdur, though seemingly impressed, merely smirked, for he had a trick up his sleeve.

The second trial was a riddle, whispered on the icy winds. Galdur posed a question that had stumped many before: "What is greater than the gods, swifter than the wind, and yet cannot be seen?" Thor pondered, his brow furrowed in concentration. The guards accompanying the son of Óðinn held their breath, fearing he might falter...

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After a moment, a light sparked in his eyes. "It is thought!" he declared, and the winds howled in approval. Galdur's arrogant smirk dissipated, as he realized Thor had more intellect than he ever thought to be true.

The final trial was one of Endurance. The king led Thor to a frozen lake, where they would race across the ice. The Jotunn, confident in his agility, took off with the speed of a winter storm. Thor, however, summoned the strength of the earth beneath him. With each powerful stride, he felt the energy of the world flow through him. As they reached the midpoint, Galdur stumbled, his overconfidence betraying him. Seizing the opportunity, Thor surged ahead, crossing the finish line first. Defeated, the mighty Galdur fell to his knees, his icy demeanor melting away. "You have bested me, Thor," he admitted, his voice now tinged with disgrace. "You possess not only strength but also wisdom and endurance. I shall not claim your hammer, nor shall my clan trouble Asgard again."

With a hearty laugh, Thor extended his hand to the Jötnar. "Let this be a lesson to all who underestimate the might of the gods. Strength is not the only measure of one's worth*.", Thor said, as King Galdur lay seemingly humbled on the ground, expecting Thor to help him up, only for the thunder God to pull away.
Mocked by the kin who just a fortnight earlier feared him, Thor growled, **"*Your arrogance has cost you all, yet you are blind to see it, Galdur. T'is too little, too late.", Thor said before leaving with not another word to his defeated foe.

Thor and his companions arrived back to Asgard, feeling a duty to report to his father. Óðinn was in his throne room, pacing back and forth as Thor walked in, alone. Just then, Óðinn's ravens returned to their perches on Hlidskjalf, the glorious throne of the All-Father.
Thor began to utter,
*"*Father I beg to differ. That deceitful coward would take Asgard if he could!", Thor shouted.
*"*You what?", the All-Father said with a booming voice. "You did not give any thought when you went to murder the Thraundr clan, did you?", he demanded.
"Murder the clan? They deserve to! Where have I murdered them, anyway? They survive without the treacherous coward they called "king"!", Thor proclaimed.
"Oh, but you did. With their clan humiliated, regardless of what Galdur said, they will want blood."
"This may be true, but have I not proven my honor, my valor? However, you know, better than anyone-"
"I know what? And you, speaking of honor, do my ears deceive me?! He extended a hand, and you may well have cut it off. What I know is KIng Galdur has many allies! You do not go to the Wolf's den, and act the Shepherd! You upheld your valor, with his trials, that should have been all.

"I see all, my son, and what I saw was your anger overtake your intellect. Be gone as I contemplate what is to come! The Jötnar will no doubt seek vengeance. Leave me", Óðinn growled.

With that, Thor took his leave, still feeling a certain satisfaction knowing Galdur was dead... "Thus ended the reign of King Galdur, the treacherous, the deceitful, the murderous.", Thor thought to himself.

The tale will stand the test of time, sung by Skalds for generations to come—tales of perseverance, honor, and mercy.

This saga is a reminder that true strength lies in the heart and the spirit, not just in the muscles of the body; and that mercy is sometimes, even oftentimes, the better path than brutality or vengeance, and that every one decision weaves a new web of fate, spun endlessly. Every decision counts for something.

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Thank you for reading. :) I hope you enjoyed it. Any opinions, positive or otherwise, are welcomed.

I found this written by another student in a school history book. Can anyone translate it? I want to see if it actually means anything.