Viking Expert Answers Your Questions About Norse Mythology

Viking Expert answers questions about Thor, Loki, Odin, Freya and all other gods from Norse mythology.

0:00 - Introduction & Teaser
0:53 - What is Old Norse mythology?
1:22 - Where did Norse myths come from?
3:00 - When are Norse myths set?
3:46 - Are Viking myths the same as the Viking sagas?
4:51 - Did Vikings believe that the Norse myths were real?
6:20 - Was Norse mythology a religion?
7:02 - Who were the Norse gods?
7:40 - Were the Norse gods good?
8:15 - How did the world start in Norse mythology?
9:14 - What's the world tree?
9:58 - What are the nine realms of Norse mythology?
10:38 - What's Asgard?
10:56 - What happened to Odin's eye?
11:48 - Who is king of the Norse gods?
12:21 - Did Thor look like Chris Hemsworth?
12:39 - Did Thor really have a magic hammer?
14:21 - Was Loki Thor's brother?
14:46 - Was Loki good or bad?
15:20 - What did Loki give birth to?
16:49 - How big is the world serpent?
17:44 - Who were the Valkyries?
18:36 - Who are the Vanir?
19:23 - Why is Balder's death important?
20:38 - When is Ragnarok?
21:48 - What happens after Ragnarok?
22:20 - Where do people go when they die in Norse mythology?
23:44 - Was Tolkien influenced by Old Norse mythology?
24:50 - How did Christianity influence Norse mythology?
26:14 - Why is Norse mythology so popular?

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