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Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman: Before the Beginning and After

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girdle

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able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions

vast

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encircle with

resilient

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a mass of small rounded pebbles, especially on a seashore

molten

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provide with the food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good

condition

void

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very large in size, quantity, or extent

glaciers

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very great area

enormous

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a slowly moving mass or river of ice

maelstrom

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a completely empty space

shingle

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liquefied by heat.

nourished

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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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12.

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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14.

Why do you think creation myths exist? Why did we need them? Do we still need them?

Explain your answer and be specific.