Norse Mythology Study Guide
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The Nine Realms
The Nine Realms
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Hel | arrow_right_alt | home of the Aesir |
Asgard | arrow_right_alt | where the light elves live |
Jotunheim | arrow_right_alt | where the dwarfs (who are also known as dark elves) live beneath the mountains |
Alfheim | arrow_right_alt | the world of women and men, the world in which we make our home |
Muspell | arrow_right_alt | where the frost giants and the mountain giants wander and live and have their halls |
Niflheim | arrow_right_alt | where the Vanir live |
Vanaheim | arrow_right_alt | the dark mist world |
Nidavellir, sometimes called Svartalfheim | arrow_right_alt | the world of flame, where Surtr waits |
Midgard | arrow_right_alt | where the dead go who did not die bravely in battle |
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Gods and Goddesses
Gods and Goddesses
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Thor | arrow_right_alt | gods of the sky and war |
Vanir | arrow_right_alt | associated with fertility, the earth and prosperity |
Freyr | arrow_right_alt | The All-father who is Omniscient and Omnipotent |
Njord | arrow_right_alt | Aesir wife of Odin and Mother of Baldur, depicted as a perfect wife and mother |
Ǣsir | arrow_right_alt | Vanir god of crops and harvest, a nature deity |
Frigg | arrow_right_alt | Sister of Freyr, daughter of Njord and Skadi |
Baldur | arrow_right_alt | Giant-slayer, defender, and protector of Asgard, god of Thunder, known for his brawn |
Tyr | arrow_right_alt | Second wife of Thor, daughter of giants; Goddess of grain and fertility |
Freyja | arrow_right_alt | Handsome son of Sif, step-son of Thor; Excellent hunter, skier, skater, and archer, possibly god of archery |
Odin | arrow_right_alt | Courageous one who lost his right hand to Fenrir; God of war, justice, law, heroic glory, and sky |
Sif | arrow_right_alt | Son of Odin and Frigg, husband of Nanna; father of Forseti; Most loved god of light, joy, purity, and the warm Summer sun |
Bragi and Idun | arrow_right_alt | Wife of Baldur and mother of Forseti; Goddess of joy, peace, and the moon |
Hodr | arrow_right_alt | Son of Odin and Frigg, blind twin brother of Baldur; god of Winter and darkness, associated with warriors |
Ullr | arrow_right_alt | Vanir god of seas, sailors, fishermen, and good fortune |
Loki | arrow_right_alt | Known as “trickster” or “prankster” god and the god of fire |
Nanna | arrow_right_alt | The poet or “skald” of the Norse gods |
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Which is NOT something the builder expects as payment?
Which is NOT something the builder expects as payment?
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What is Heimdall’s role among the Gods?
What is Heimdall’s role among the Gods?
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The Builder was not a man, but really he was what?
The Builder was not a man, but really he was what?
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Where is Thor?
Where is Thor?
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What is NOT used to swear oaths with the builder on?
What is NOT used to swear oaths with the builder on?
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How many more seasons did the builder want than the Gods were willing to give?
How many more seasons did the builder want than the Gods were willing to give?
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Which was the Ecstasy giver?
Which was the Ecstasy giver?
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Which is NOT an ingredient in the mead of poets?
Which is NOT an ingredient in the mead of poets?
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What is Kvasir born of?
What is Kvasir born of?
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Which is Not a form that Odin takes in the story?
Which is Not a form that Odin takes in the story?
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What are Huginn & Muninn?
What are Huginn & Muninn?
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What two things made Kvasir wisest of the Gods?
What two things made Kvasir wisest of the Gods?
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Bolverkr is able to do the work of how many?
Bolverkr is able to do the work of how many?
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Who comes up with the plan to get Thor’s hammer back?
Who comes up with the plan to get Thor’s hammer back?
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Which is not a characteristic used to describe Thor?
Which is not a characteristic used to describe Thor?
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Where did Thrym hide Thor’s Hammer
Where did Thrym hide Thor’s Hammer
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What pulls Thor’s chariot?
What pulls Thor’s chariot?
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Which food was NOT served at the wedding?
Which food was NOT served at the wedding?
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Who forged Mjollnir?
Who forged Mjollnir?
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What Does Thrym’s sister want as a bridal gift?
What Does Thrym’s sister want as a bridal gift?
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Who is Loki’s wife?
Who is Loki’s wife?
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Which is NOT one of the things in Hel’s realm?
Which is NOT one of the things in Hel’s realm?
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How many days does it take Thor and Tyr to get to Asgard with the children?
How many days does it take Thor and Tyr to get to Asgard with the children?
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How many children does Loki have?
How many children does Loki have?
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Loki’s child Jormungundr is what?
Loki’s child Jormungundr is what?
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Which is NOT a component of Gleipnir?
Which is NOT a component of Gleipnir?
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How many times does Loki leave Asgard to see Angrboda?
How many times does Loki leave Asgard to see Angrboda?
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What is Thialfi’s talent or skill?
What is Thialfi’s talent or skill?
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Who is related to Utgardeloki
Who is related to Utgardeloki
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What is the source of the earth-shaking rumbling?
What is the source of the earth-shaking rumbling?
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What does the Egil farm have to offer the Gods to eat?
What does the Egil farm have to offer the Gods to eat?
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What does Thor create during his drinking contest?
What does Thor create during his drinking contest?
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Which was not a Danger of the wild country?
Which was not a Danger of the wild country?
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What is the closest Thialfi comes to winning the race
What is the closest Thialfi comes to winning the race
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What must Thialfi do to appease Thor’s anger?
What must Thialfi do to appease Thor’s anger?
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What was created by Thor’s blows to try and wake Skrymir?
What was created by Thor’s blows to try and wake Skrymir?
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What is the place that the group lodges in the night after leaving the farm?
What is the place that the group lodges in the night after leaving the farm?
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Who does Thor Wrestle?
Who does Thor Wrestle?
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Which body part is Tyr missing?
Which body part is Tyr missing?
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What is Tyr the god of?
What is Tyr the god of?
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How many heads does Tyr’s grandmother have?
How many heads does Tyr’s grandmother have?
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Who or what does Thor catch on his fishing line?
Who or what does Thor catch on his fishing line?
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How big is Hymir’s cauldron?
How big is Hymir’s cauldron?
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What does Thor use for fishing bait?
What does Thor use for fishing bait?
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What does Thor smash Hymir’s cup on?
What does Thor smash Hymir’s cup on?
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Who does Loki have a hilarious tug of war with at Skadi’s wedding
Who does Loki have a hilarious tug of war with at Skadi’s wedding
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How long do Loki and Idunn walk before she grows suspicious?
How long do Loki and Idunn walk before she grows suspicious?
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What does Freya’s cloak transform the wearer into?
What does Freya’s cloak transform the wearer into?
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Who was NOT one of the three Gods exploring Jotunheim?
Who was NOT one of the three Gods exploring Jotunheim?
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Who kills Thiazi?
Who kills Thiazi?
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Who was the eagle, really?
Who was the eagle, really?
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What does Loki turn Idunn into for the escape?
What does Loki turn Idunn into for the escape?
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Who processed the apples of immortality?
Who processed the apples of immortality?
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Which is NOT a instrument of torture the Gods threaten Loki with?
Which is NOT a instrument of torture the Gods threaten Loki with?
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Who does Skadi marry?
Who does Skadi marry?
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Giants and other Creatures
Giants and other Creatures
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Fenrir | arrow_right_alt | A giant, malicious wolf sometimes called “Garm” |
Surtr | arrow_right_alt | Daughter of Loki and Angrboda; She has the form of a girl, but half of her is “living” while the other half is dead and decomposing |
the Norn | arrow_right_alt | His name means “Mighty Serpent” |
Hel | arrow_right_alt | His weapon of choice was a flaming sword; He is the avenger of Ragnarok and will set the end in motion by burning all the realms of Yggdrasil |
Nidhogg | arrow_right_alt | female servants of Odin who transported the bodies of the dead to Valhalla |
Ratatosk | arrow_right_alt | Entities who decided the fate of all beings; They were the most powerful of all the Norse creatures |
Jormundgundr | arrow_right_alt | The hawk that sits between the eagle’s eyes; They roost in the top of Yggdrasil, above Asgard |
Valkyries | arrow_right_alt | The squirrel that runs up and down Yggdrasil, spreading rumors and gossip, and creating discord and angst amongst the 9 realms |
Vedrfolnir | arrow_right_alt | The dragon that lives among the roots of Yggdrasil |
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How long does it take Odin’s rider to arrive in Hel?
How long does it take Odin’s rider to arrive in Hel?
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Who tries to bludgeon Balder with a club?
Who tries to bludgeon Balder with a club?
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Which is not a characteristic used to describe Balder?
Which is not a characteristic used to describe Balder?
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What is used to kill Balder?
What is used to kill Balder?
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Who normally tries to make sure Hod is included?
Who normally tries to make sure Hod is included?
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Who does not weep for Balder?
Who does not weep for Balder?
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What name does Odin use to travel unnoticed?
What name does Odin use to travel unnoticed?
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Which of these figures does NOT Die at Balder funeral?
Which of these figures does NOT Die at Balder funeral?
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By what name does Hermod also go by?
By what name does Hermod also go by?
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Who tries to insure Balder’s safety?
Who tries to insure Balder’s safety?
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What was Hod's disability?
What was Hod's disability?
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Who kills Hod?
Who kills Hod?
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Who is Odin’s second son?
Who is Odin’s second son?
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Who launches Hringborn?
Who launches Hringborn?
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What is used to torment Loki?
What is used to torment Loki?
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What are the gods gathered for?
What are the gods gathered for?
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What does Loki use to make the first fishing net?
What does Loki use to make the first fishing net?
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What form does Loki take to escape the other gods?
What form does Loki take to escape the other gods?
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What sort of mood did too much ale at the feast put Loki into?
What sort of mood did too much ale at the feast put Loki into?
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What is used to bind Loki?
What is used to bind Loki?
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Which god is back from the dead?
Which god is back from the dead?
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What does Loki use to make his insults hurt more?
What does Loki use to make his insults hurt more?
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Who is killed at the feast?
Who is killed at the feast?
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Where do the last two Mortals hide?
Where do the last two Mortals hide?
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Who is the first God to die?
Who is the first God to die?
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What is the season of Ragnarök?
What is the season of Ragnarök?
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Which two Gods return from the dead?
Which two Gods return from the dead?
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Who kills Loki?
Who kills Loki?
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What is Naglfar made of?
What is Naglfar made of?
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What will wake the Gods?
What will wake the Gods?
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Loki leads an army of what?
Loki leads an army of what?
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Who is NOT A Survivor of Ragnarök?
Who is NOT A Survivor of Ragnarök?
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What will stand in Asgard’s place after Ragnarok?
What will stand in Asgard’s place after Ragnarok?