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NorseMythology
Norse Mythology Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the name of the realm that the gods live in? | Asgard |
| What is the name of the Viking apocalypse? | Ragnarok |
| What is the name of the realm that the mortals live in? | Midgard |
| In what language was Beowulf originally written? | Old English |
| What are some connections between Norse mythology and Greek mythology? | Answers will vary. |
| What is the name of the realm where the giants live? | Jotunnheim |
| Where did Norse mythology originate? | Northern Europe/Scandanavia |
| How did the climate/culture of the Norse reflect in their myths? | They lived in cold, dark areas with not much sunlight. They were around during the Middle Ages which was gloomy. Their myths reflected their somber and hard life by ultimately having the frost giants win at Ragnarok. |
| What kind of creatures created Thor's hammer? | Dwarves |
| What are Thor's 2 weapons? | Hammer and magical belt. |
| What religion did the Vikings bring to Europe during the Middle Ages? | Paganism |
| How were the initial norse gods created? | They were created when the cow licked the stones. |
| What document contains the writings of the Norse gods? | The Elder Edda |
| Where do the Vikings believe heroes go after they die? | Valhalla |
| Where did the three roots lead from the tree that the gods resided in? | Niflheim/Hel, Jotunnehim, and toward the race of men. |
| What is the name of the kingdom/mead hall in "Beowulf"? | Herot |
| What happens after the apocalypse? | The world will be restored and there will be a new leader. All will be destroyed except two humans--one man, one woman. |
| What are some Christian connections in Norse mythology? | Odin died by being nailed to a tree; Odin was pierced in the side with a spear; Grendel is stated as being a descendant of Cain; The first two humans are reminiscent of Adam and Eve; other examples may also fit.. |
| How did Thor and Loki go about getting Thor's hammer back when it was stolen? | Thor dressed up as a bride to try and trick the giant who stole his hammer. Loki helped cover up for him by saying things like "his eyes are red because he hasn't slept at all out of excitement." |
| How does Beowulf kill Grendel? | He rips off his arm |
| What does Beowulf do as an act of pride after he kills Grendel? | He hangs Grendel's arm from the rafters in Herot. |
| How was the earth created? | From the body parts of the giant, Ymir. |
| Where did humans come from? | Ash Trees |
| Name two binaries seen in Beowulf and give an example for each binary. | Light/Dark ; Good/Evil ; Christianity/Paganism |
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