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1. Thor’s Hammer - Mjölnir Of all symbols seen in Norse mythology, Thor’s Hammer also known as Mjöllnir is probably the best known today and has gained a lot of popularity.But behind this symbol is a lot of meaning and history. But who is Thor? Thor is the Norse god of thunder, the sky, and agriculture and is chief of the gods.He is the son of Odin and the husband of the fertility goddess Sif.Thor defends Asgard, the realm of the gods, and Midgard, the...

The Viking way of life - Who where the Vikings? Viking history is sometimes seen as a violent and bloody period of time. The truth is that most people were farmers, and spent their days tilling the land, planting crops from barley to wheat. Who were the Vikings? The Vikings were a group of Germanic people who lived in Scandinavia during the Middle Ages. They are known for their skill...