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Northern European Mythology & Folklore

"Because, said Thor, when something goes wrong, the first thing I always think is, it is Loki's fault. It saves a lot of time. "

Neil Gaiman, Norse Mythology

Finnic Mythology

Finnish Fairy Tales | Fairytalez.comFinnish fairy tales offer cultural and linguistic delights for the curious reader. Enjoy delightful stories from Parker Fillmore's collection and more now.

World of Stories: Norwegian

https://www.worldoftales.com/Norwegian_folktales.html#gsc.tab=0

Estonian Mythology

Estonian Fairy Tales | Fairytalez.comEstonian fairy tales are a rare gem of Slavic and Germanic history. Enjoy a taste of magic and lore from Andrew Lang's beloved collection and more.

Sami Mythology

Sami Folk Tales | Fairytalez.comRead folk tales from the semi-nomadic Sami of Scandinavia. Andrew Lang collected fairy tales in the early 1900s from the Sami for his popular fairy books.

Mythology - Nationalparks.fi

Germanic Mythology

World of Tales: German

https://www.worldoftales.com/German_folktales.html#gsc.tab=0

See Western Europe for more German Folklore

German Fairy Tales | Fairytalez.comRead and listen to German fairy tales such as the Grimm Brothers plus German folklore authors like Margaret Ardnt, Charles John Tibbits and more.

9 Facts About Krampus, St. Nick's Demonic CompanionSt. Nick brings the gifts. Krampus brings the pain. Here are some things you might not have known about Santa's demonic companion.

Krampus Masks

Anglo-Saxon Mythology

The Many Myths of the Term 'Anglo-Saxon'Two medieval scholars tackle the misuse of a phrase that was rarely used by its supposed namesakes

The most important Anglo-Saxon gods and goddessesWoden was the god of war, so warriors paid tribute to him before marching into battle, hoping the chief of the gods would grant them favour

Episode 43: Anglo-Saxon Monsters and Mythology: Many Anglo-Saxons believed in a world inhabited by monsters and mythological creatures. They also believed in the power of sorcery and witchcraft. These ideas are reflected in the literature of the Anglo-Saxons, most notably the epic poem Beowulf.Many Anglo-Saxons believed in a world inhabited by monsters and mythological creatures. They also believed in the power of sorcery and witchcraft. These ideas are reflected in the literature of the Anglo-Saxons, most notably the epic poem Beowulf. In this … Continue reading →

What did the Anglo-Saxons believe? - BBC BitesizeWhat did the Anglo-Saxons believe? Learn about Anglo-Saxon religion, their pagan gods and conversion to Christianity in this BBC Bitesize year 5/6 primary history guide.

Frankish Mythology

FranksThe Franks were a Germanic people who originated along the lower Rhine River. They moved into Gaul during the Migration Age, where they established one of the largest and most powerful kingdoms in Europe...

Coronation of Charlemagne by Friedrich Kaulbach

Norse Mythology

Windows to the Universe Norse Mythology

https://www.windows2universe.org/mythology/norse_culture.html&lang=en

Children of Odin

https://www.dltk-kids.com/world/norway/children-of-odin/index.htm

Norse Gods Family Tree

https://veritablehokum.com/comic/the-norse-god-family-tree/

Mr. Donn Vikings

https://vikings.mrdonn.org/gods.html

Norse Myths Archives - StorynoryOdin, Thor, Loki – the Gods of the Vikings – had many wonderful adventures which have inspired the likes of Wagner.

The Punishment of Loki - StorynoryLoki, the Norse god of fire and tricks, is punished for his crime.

Danish (Denmark) Folklore

Danish Fairy Talez

https://fairytalez.com/region/danish/

Some of our best loved and well known fairy tales come from one particular author Hans Christin Andersen from Denmark:

Books: hans christian andersen (sorted by popularity)Project Gutenberg offers 73,006 free eBooks for Kindle, iPad, Nook, Android, and iPhone.

Some of our best loved and well known fairy tales come from one particular author Hans Christin Andersen from Denmark:

Andersen's Fairy Tales by H. C. AndersenFree kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by volunteers.

Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen by H. C. AndersenFree kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by volunteers.

Stories from Hans Andersen by H. C. AndersenFree kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by volunteers.

Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales. First Series by H. C. AndersenFree kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by volunteers.

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