The Viking Myths

To save Asgard from monstrous threats, Odin embarks on a journey of trials. He sacrifices his eye, endures nine nights hanging from Yggdrasil, pierced by a spear, to gain wisdom.

After a long war, the Vanes and Aesir make peace, exchanging hostages. Odin’s advisor Mímir goes to the Vanes, while a master builder offers to rebuild Asgard.

Odin discovers Loki’s monstrous children: the wolf, snake, and child. He sends Týr and Freyja to retrieve them, while Thor and Loki journey to the giants' fortress, Utgard.

Kvasir, born of peace, answers all questions with ease. Two dwarf brothers capture and murder him, using his blood to create the Mead of Poetry, symbolizing poetic inspiration.

Signs of Ragnarök grow. Odin gathers an army and, with Loki and his brother Hœnir, embarks on an expedition to explore unrest in the Nine Realms, facing many adventures.

Odin reveals to Brynhild the deception she fell for, leading her to order Sigurd’s death. In Midgard, Gudrun and Brynhild’s descendants wage war.

Odin learns from a seer that Ragnarök will see the gods and giants perish, wolves devouring the sun and moon, and Baldr’s death, leaving him dishonored.

At a banquet, Loki insults the gods, exposing their weaknesses. Punished, he is chained under venom, forced to watch his sons kill each other. Odin knows Ragnarök is near.

Endless wars and three years of eternal winter signal Ragnarök’s arrival. Heimdall blows his trumpet, but it’s too late. Odin consults Mímir’s head.