Nordic (HSC SSCE Studies of Religion): Flashcards

Primordial void between fire and ice realms

Universal tree connecting all realms at cosmos centre

Midgard (human), Asgard (gods), Hel (dead)

Twilight of gods; cyclical destruction followed by renewal

Hall of the slain where brave warriors feast after death

Surrendered one eye for drink from Well of Knowledge

Magical war hammer that returns after striking

Choose which warriors die; escort brave slain to Valhalla

Trickster god/giant of fire with shapeshifting abilities

Dying with honour mattered more than living dishonourably