Viking god fact file

Valhalla was Odin's scared hall in the afterlife Fun Fact 15 The myths about Gods and goddesses started to be documented on manuscripts during the latter part of the Viking Era from around AD.

The two main families of the Norse Gods were the Aesir Family sky gods and the Vanir Family earth Gods the families were at war but eventually they made peace. Fun Fact 2 The Vikings had many myths and stories about creation, gods and goddesses. The tales and myths were taught to children by word of mouth, this ensured that they were passed on through family generations.

Fun Fact 3 In a tale of creation the Vikings believed that the world was flat and surrounded by sea; the world was held in place by a giant ash tree called Yggdrasil also known as the world tree. The Branches were believed to reach into the heavens, whilst the roots delved into the lands of the giants and the dead. Fun Fact 4 Odin was one of the most important Viking Gods. Odin was a wise God and lord of the battles; he was feared because it was Odin who decided between a victory and defeat during battle.

Fun Fact 5 Odin sat in a throne above earth were he could see all, he had two ravens who reported to him, they were called Hugin and Mugin Thought and Memory.

Fun Fact 6 Odin's wife was beautiful, her name was Frigg and she could see into the future with her magical powers. Friday is considered by some a lucky day, especially for marriage, because of its links to the Goddess Frigg. Fun Fact 7 Thor was the thunder God of the Sky.

It was Thor's hammer that caused thunder and lightening. Thor represented safety and stability, his symbol was oak tree. Loki was a joker and friend to the Gods especially Odin, although he was not to be trusted. Fun Fact 10 Sif was a goddess who married Thor. Fun Fact 13 Some of the days of the week were named after Viking gods; Thursday was named after the Thor the god of thunder. Fun Fact 14 Warriors that died in battle were welcomed into Valhalla.

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Sign Me Up. Editing resources is available exclusively for KidsKonnect Premium members. This stone, raised in honour of a dead loved one, tells the story of how Viking warriors were carried to Valhalla after death.

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