Germanic paganism - Wikipedia
The Germanic peoples believed in a multitude of gods, and in other supernatural beings such as jötnar (often glossed as giants), dwarfs, elves, and dragons. Roman-era sources, using Roman names, mention several important male gods, as well as …
Thor - Wikipedia
Thor (from Old Norse: Þórr) is a prominent god in Germanic paganism. In Norse mythology, he is a hammer-wielding god associated with lightning, thunder, storms, sacred groves and trees, strength, the protection of humankind, hallowing, and fertility.
List of giants in mythology and folklore - Wikipedia
This is a list of giants and giantesses from mythology and folklore; it does not include giants from modern fantasy fiction or role-playing games (for those, see list of species in fantasy fiction).
Thor | Norse god, Thunder, Hammer | Britannica
Thor, deity common to all the early Germanic peoples, a great warrior represented as a red-bearded, middle-aged man of enormous strength, an implacable foe to the harmful race of giants but benevolent toward mankind. His figure was generally secondary to that of the god Odin, who in some traditions
From Pagan Roots to Protestant Reforms: A Religious History of …
2024年10月13日 · Pagan practices included ritual sacrifice, large feasts, and bloody traditions in combat, which would lead to many embellished stories and folklore, including their beliefs in elves, dwarfs, goblins, and giants - all of which contributed to the early German imagination.
Germanic religion and mythology - Norse, Pagan, Gods | Britannica
The giant grew out of the venom-cold drops spurted by the stormy rivers called Élivágar. One of the giant’s legs begat a six-headed son with the other leg, and under his arms grew a maid and a youth. The earth was formed from the body of the giant Ymir who, according to Snorri, was slaughtered by Odin and his brothers.
Germanic religion and mythology | Gods, Norse, Map, …
Germanic religion and mythology, complex of stories, lore, and beliefs about the gods and the nature of the cosmos developed by the Germanic-speaking peoples before their conversion to Christianity. Germanic culture extended, at various times, from the Black Sea to …
A summary on Germanic paganism. – Pagan Hub
2023年2月16日 · Germanic paganism refers to the religious beliefs and practices of the ancient Germanic peoples who lived in what is now modern-day Germany, Scandinavia, and other parts of Northern Europe. The religion was polytheistic and animistic, meaning that they believed in multiple gods and spirits that existed in natural phenomena like trees, rocks ...
Germanic Giants: Titans of Myth & Legend - The Enlightenment …
2024年4月13日 · There are several famous Germanic giants that appear in folklore and mythology. One of the most well-known giants is Ymir, the primordial giant from Norse mythology who was believed to be the ancestor of all giants. Another famous giant is Thiazi, a Frost Giant who kidnapped the goddess Idunn in an attempt to steal her golden apples of youth.
Giants – Pagan Hub
Giants, also known as Jotnar in Old Norse, are a type of supernatural being that appear in the mythology and folklore of many Germanic cultures, including Norse, German, and Anglo-Saxon. In Germanic mythology, giants are often associated with the natural world, and are said to possess immense strength and power.