Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman: Before the Beginning and After

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molten
able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
glaciers
encircle with
nourished
a mass of small rounded pebbles, especially on a seashore
void
provide with the food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good
condition
vast
very large in size, quantity, or extent
enormous
very great area
resilient
a slowly moving mass or river of ice
shingle
a completely empty space
girdle
liquefied by heat.
maelstrom
a powerful whirlpool in the sea or a rive
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How is the Norse creation myth similar and different to other creation myths? Why do you
think these similarities and differences exist? Explain your answer and be specific.

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The book says it was “the death that made all life possible”, what do you think about
this? How is it true? Explain your answer and be specific.

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Where do the first people live?

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Which did NOT exist at the beginning?

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Who is the father of all giants?

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Who is killed to make the world?

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What feeds the eleven rivers?

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Who gave people will?

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Who is NOT a son of Bor?

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When will Surtr leave Muspell?

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The first people were made from what?

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In the story: We are told of the creation of the world.
Directions: Create a picture of the world as it “actually” is, made of Ymir. You will not be graded on artistic talent, but on effort, use of color, and your explanations.

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Why do you think creation myths exist? Why did we need them? Do we still need them?
Explain your answer and be specific.