ABOVE: Thor, the sworn enemy of the giants, vanquishes some of his enemies thanks to his magical hammer Mjölnir.
NORSE MYTHOLOGY
The myths of the Norsemen are some of the most rousing tales ever told. Not only do they entertain, but hey perfectly illustrate the Viking ideal of unflinching bravery and courage in spite of inevitable doom. As far as modern-day connections, the Norse gods
Odin, Thor, Tyr, and Frigga (along with the Sun and the Moon) are the
inspiration for the days of the week: Sun-day, Moon-day, Tyr's day,
Woden's (Odin) day, Thor's day, and Frigga's day. For comic book fans the god Thor also has a modern superhero reincarnation.
NOTE: In my own classroom Norse mythology is a small unit, but one I hope to expand in future years.
In this myth the Norse gods search the newly formed world for the perfect spot to build Asgard (or "The Home of the Gods"). As soon as they find their paradise, its safety is threatened by a mysterious stranger.
This is only a .pdf of the song lyrics. Song sold separately. But it's a fun song that references images from Norse mythology and the Viking raids on foreign lands.
