Heathen Concepts
Oftentimes defined as "peace", it refers to a close mutual relationship between a person and another entity, often a group or a place.
What is "frith"?
He travels around in a chariot pulled by two goats whose names might mean "Teeth Gnasher" and "Teeth Grinder"
Who is "Thor"?
The *first* pick of those who die in battle may end up here, in Freya's Hall for the dead.
What is "Folkvangr" or "Sessrumnir"?
This book contains much of our Lore, written in various forms of meter and alliteration. And it shares the second part of its name with the other big half of our Lore.
What is the "Poetic Edda"?
These legendary warriors were named for either going into battle without a shirt, OR for wearing bear furs.
What are the "Berserkers"?
This word which shares a common source as an English word, oftentimes refers to the ritual of offering or sacrifice in modern practice.
What is "blot"?
This guy, very important to Odin, gives advice to him, in probably the creepiest talking-head way imaginable.
Who is "Mimir"?
We all live here.
What is "Midgard"?
This part of the Prose Edda contains most of our Creation Story, and is named for the beguiling (or fooling) of a certain Swedish King.
What is the "Gylfaginning"
These legendary warriors are named after the wolf-coats they wore in battle. Often said to be highly devoted to Odin.
Who are the "Ulfhethnar"?
This is what we call information we can't easily prove to others, but feels true through experience. It's a very common term in Heathen circles.
What is "UPG"? (or "SPG").
If I wanted to make a "Golden" Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato Sandwich, I might make it out of this special boar.
Who is "Gullinbursti"?
What is "Svartalfaheim"?
This kind of "story" is often a fantastical tale of adventure. There are dozens of these from all over Scananavia, and for some people, they form a vital piece of the Lore.
What are the "Sagas"?
Gleipnir, the ribbon or chain that binds Fenrir, was created from some amazing things that no longer exist, by THESE guys.
Who are "Dwarves"?
In Christianity and other religions, it is said to be single and complete, but for Norse Pagans, is multi-parted, with its different parts ultimately ending up in different places.
What is the "soul"?
This god has a Jotun-father who likes making beer. In one adventure, he brings Thor with him to get some of the equipment to bring back to Asgard.
Who is "Tyr"?
According to legend, the Goddess Gefjun was responsible for creating this very real island.
What is Zealand?
In this story, we follow the creation of Kvasir, as well as his unfortunate end, and the repatriation of his very-transformed remains back home.
What is the "Mead of Poetry"? (any similar answer is acceptable)
Have you ever seen a dog catch a ball? Well, when the same thing happens to the sun by a wolf, this is the start of what apocalyptic event?
What is "Ragnarok"?
This practice, vital to Heathenry and common across a great many other faiths, places special attention to the remembrance of our familial and cultural predecessors.
What is "Ancestor Veneration" or "Ancestor Worship"?
He was sent to try to retrieve Baldr from Helheim.
Who is "Hermod"?
These two places crashed into one another in the Ginnungagap... starting everything.
("Land of Fire" and "Land of Ice" are acceptable substitutes).
This piece of work, attributed to Saxo Grammaticus, often contains odd deviations from what we understand to be the stories. However, it is useful as a comparative work and may contain hints of Lore we otherwise don't have documents for.
What is the "Gesta Danorum"
This is Sunna's (or Sol's) husband. With whom she has a daughter...
Who is "Glenn(r)"?