Norse Mythology
Learn About Norse Mythology
Coming from a Norwegian-American family, I've always been fascinated by Norse Mythology. Nearly everything I've learned I had to read or watch in movies because my family is pretty far removed our Norwegian roots. But, my grandfather shared some of the basics. The image comes from cover of one of the more famous books on Norse Myths that I've read. I remember it from my younger days. There is a link to the book farther on down in this lens. I've also tried to share some artwork inspired by ...

The Lure of the Northern Legends
Tales from the frozen lands of the North
The Gods of the North were red-blooded and bloody-minded. They didn't waste their time lying around on silken couches in the balmy air of Mt Olympus as did their Greek counterparts. The Gods of Scandinavia came from harsh lands, they had real work to do, courage and honour was demanded, truth was all important and justice was swift. We can learn a great deal of how people lived in ancient times by the characters of their Gods.

Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Norse Mythology?
Are you ready for my quiz?
Are you a mythology buff?  Test your knowledge of Norse lore with this quiz. If you're new to the mythology of the Northern European cultures, then you might need to do your homework.  But for a few hints you can peek at the rest of this lens before you take the quiz.  Or you can just jump right in.  It's all in good fun and you might learn something along the way.

The Prose Edda
My Review of the Prose Edda
Snorri Sturluson wrote the Prose Edda as a guide for Icelandic poets so they would not lose knowledge of the styles and stories told in traditional poetry. His book has become one of the greatest works (along with the Poetic Edda) letting us view the world of the Norse gods.