Female deities in Norse mythology 5 Articles

by Ian Jacobs

Where to begin! There are very many similarities between Norse and Greek and Roman Mythology, but one of the biggest differences involves the female gods. In Greek and Roman Mythology, there are only five very important go...read more

by John Devera

Women play an important role in Norse mythology. But you need to remember that Norse Mythology is far different than the mythology of any other culture. And, as it was predominantly a religious view, it needs to be exami...read more

by Christine G.

Norse women were tough. They had to take care of homes, farms and children for extended periods of time while their husbands were raiding, and perhaps fight off visiting raiders. Some of them even sacrificed themselves t...read more

by Veronica Beaudry

The Norse people lived in the areas now known as, Germany, Scandinavia, Iceland, and parts of England and Ireland. According to the Time-Life book "Myth and Mankind: Sagas of the Norsemen", the height of the Viking/Germani...read more

by Currie Jean

Nordic religion is an ancestor of modern fantasy literature. Dwarfs, elves, fairies, and runes originated in Norse culture, and later resprouted in the works of famous authors like Tolkein, Rowling, and Pratchett, as well ...read more