I want to learn more about "Norse Mythology".?

Question

Generally, What is it about?
I know it has something that involves Thor, The thunder god.
Can anyone tell me what "Norse" Means and what it's all about?

Answer 1

That's a pretty broad question.
Far too broad for Yahoo! Q&A.

Some things to google:
Asatru
Forn Sedr
Galdr
Seidhr
Aesir
Vanir
Theodish
Runes

That should get you a good starting point.
If you have some specific questions, I am reachable via IM.

Answer 2

Norse: of or pertaining to the Norse people (better known as Vikings these days)

Thor was one of the major gods in the Norse pantheon. If you want to learn about Norse mythology, go to your local library and they'll set you up. If you would like to know more about current religious practices involving the worship of the Norse deities, google "Asatru" and throw out the neo-Nazi crap. What's left will be something close to the current religion.

Answer 3

Valhala, Valkyries, Mjolinir, Odin, Wikipedia

Answer 4

Thor is not the god of thunder.
It's not mythlogy it is still a relgion.
Norse [ nawrss ]


adjective

Definition:

1. of old Scandinavia: relating to ancient or medieval Scandinavia, or its people or culture


2. language of N Germanic languages: relating to the North Germanic languages, especially Danish, Icelandic, and Norwegian in their earlier forms




plural noun

Definition:

1. Vikings: the Viking people of medieval Scandinavia


2. Scandinavians: the people of Scandinavia


3. language N Germanic native speakers: the people who speak one of the North Germanic languages as their native language




noun

Definition:

language N Germanic language: a North Germanic language, especially Danish, Icelandic, or Norwegian in their earlier forms

Answer 5

May I recommend The Icelandic Sagas as a good starting point? They were finally translated into English about ten years ago.

Answer 6

Thor's Day... Thursday...