MythologyFilter: In Norse mythology, is there an object that serves as the 'key' to anything important? [more inside]
posted on Oct 19, 2007 - 15 answers

Tell me more about Valkyries! [more inside]
posted on Oct 1, 2007 - 13 answers

NordicFolkMusicFilter: I'm writing about folk legends and myths in Scandinavia and the development of Nordic music (both in the past and in the modern era). Two bands that I think deserve specific recognition for their blending of ancient and modern, and for which I plan to highlight, are Garmarna and Sorten Muld. The only problem is, I'm not finding a lot of detail about the myths/legends these bands allegedly take their texts from. [more inside]
posted on May 9, 2007 - 7 answers

When I was around 15 I read a book on Norse mythology. It concluded with a quote attributed to Snorri Sturluson that was along the lines of: This is the end. If there is more to know I don't know it. Go and have a merry life. [more inside]
posted on Apr 9, 2005 - 8 answers