Norse mythology

1. The mythology of Scandinavia , which was also widespread in Germany and Britain until the establishment there of Christianity . For the people and places most important in Norse mythology, see Odin , Thor , trolls , and Valhalla .

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In Norse mythology, Loki is a shape-shifting god who enjoys the occasional turn as a woman.

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In Norse mythology, Valhalla represents the majestic palace where dead heroes consort with Valkyries and the Gods.

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In Norse mythology Mani is moon god; there was, however, an earlier moon goddess, Nana.

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Norse mythology also contains certain animal pairs which seem to reflect the two dualities, sun and moon, and day and night.

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Others have evolved its present nomenclature from a word taken from Norse mythology meaning the "dwelling-place of men."

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In like forms, as dogs or wolves, they return time out of mind in Norse mythology and in Middle-Age legend.

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In Norse mythology, we have Fenris the wolf, and Jormungandur the serpent.

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