Norse Mythology Stories: The Essential - From Creation to Ragnarok - See U in History

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  • @SeeUinHistory
    @SeeUinHistory  8 месяцев назад +13

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  • @ironwolf2244
    @ironwolf2244 5 лет назад +2439

    As a Norse Pagan myself, I appreciate how you presented our stories. It's more often that we are mocked for our Traditions and Faith. Keep up the good work my friend!

    • @putent9623
      @putent9623 4 года назад +101

      I Loki (get it bc I replaced low-key with Loki bc Norse mythos) want to be a Norse pegan like you
      Edit: meant pegan not pecan

    • @ironwolf2244
      @ironwolf2244 4 года назад +36

      @@putent9623 Are you insulting me?

    • @ironwolf2244
      @ironwolf2244 4 года назад +168

      @@Andrew_Austin I agree with that. Christians often state the Christian Scientists of the world. But their religion is based on the restriction of knowledge, and they destroyed much of the early works of philosophers simply because they were Pagan, particularly in the Middle Ages. Only when they found ideas they could use to their own agenda did they adapt it. And even then they 'Christianized' it. Like the theory of Monism. Or Stoicism.

    • @zarez1119
      @zarez1119 4 года назад +52

      How old are you

    • @robbybobby6277
      @robbybobby6277 4 года назад +12

      So you or your ancestors are from Denmark, Sweden, Iceland or Greenland, are you?

  • @purplehaze2358
    @purplehaze2358 4 года назад +8290

    If most of Greek mythology is Zeus being unable to keep his pants on, most of Norse mythology is Loki getting himself into a progressively deeper grave.

    • @jimbombadill
      @jimbombadill 4 года назад +170

      not realy...but that part does have a meaning since Loki can be seen as a symbol of gread and envy...does things kind of brings you down.

    • @xxxlilbil4564
      @xxxlilbil4564 4 года назад +58

      Lol u read Percy jackson?

    • @alunalixx368
      @alunalixx368 4 года назад +27

      Scp

    • @Asw_2004
      @Asw_2004 4 года назад +30

      which of the 6 gifts would you have from the dwarves? I would have the golden boar, but the boat and Mjolnir arent too far behind. My least favourite would be the rings because they would take up too much space.

    • @adannegro9559
      @adannegro9559 4 года назад +6

      @@Asw_2004 l

  • @witch_grrl
    @witch_grrl 5 лет назад +2976

    When I tell people Loki banged a horse and produced a spawn no one believes me so I go through all my books to find the story so they can read it. The reactions I get are fantastic each time someone new reads it

    • @helligevaar
      @helligevaar 4 года назад +274

      People are so obsesssed with Marvel Loki. Always fun to dissapoint them with the real Loki.

    • @bashkillszombies
      @bashkillszombies 4 года назад +17

      Is this Chunk Yoghurts alt account?

    • @GrowLLLTigeRRR
      @GrowLLLTigeRRR 4 года назад +246

      I think Loki was the one who got banged.

    • @enemyalien8428
      @enemyalien8428 4 года назад +34

      @ENDTIME GENERATION
      i think these gods are more real than any from the middle east.

    • @samofohachinweuba1641
      @samofohachinweuba1641 4 года назад +52

      No Loki was banged by a horse.

  • @joshimpinto159
    @joshimpinto159 13 дней назад +1

    I love this documentary! It's really great to study Ancient Norse mythology, and all the key figures involved in that time period!
    Thanks for posting this tremendous documentary!

  • @poopa854
    @poopa854 3 года назад +1047

    Creation 0:12
    Odin’s Eye 3:17
    Loki and the Gifts of the Gods 5:59
    Wall of Asgard 13:41
    Thor Loses His Hammer 17:20
    The Children of Loki 21:04
    Thor’s Adventure in Jotunheim 1 24:11
    Thor’s Adventure in Jotunheim 2 26:28
    Fenrir 34:03
    The Fate of Balder 38:11
    The Punishment of Loki 41:44
    Ragnarok 46:16

  • @NegiTaiMetal011
    @NegiTaiMetal011 5 лет назад +422

    I am deeply fascinated by Norse mythology.

  • @deankiryuin9709
    @deankiryuin9709 4 года назад +1968

    "Mimir was not someone fond of bluffing and jokes"
    Meanwhile Mimir in God of War: basically the God of jokes

    • @jdottdeestv8149
      @jdottdeestv8149 4 года назад +60

      By then he would've had a perspective.

    • @tinysatansierra9318
      @tinysatansierra9318 3 года назад +79

      god of sass more like it

    • @mishalnajum5038
      @mishalnajum5038 3 года назад +49

      God of war portrays everything opposite of what they r ( gods are the bad guys, giants are the good guys, etc )

    • @OOAK__
      @OOAK__ 3 года назад +42

      @@mishalnajum5038 the gods was the bad guys a lot tho, at least in Greek where most of the stories happen because Zeus cheated or Hera is punishing one of Zeus's children that came from the cheating

    • @SpideySenses054
      @SpideySenses054 3 года назад +20

      @@mishalnajum5038 funny you see people defending GOW takes on the norse mythology but when people bring Marvel's CU takes on norse mythology, they shat on it.

  • @ChanterelleRoseo
    @ChanterelleRoseo 4 года назад +2600

    I love how Norse gods show imperfections instead of just being all mighty beings that can’t die.

    • @jamesramon2057
      @jamesramon2057 3 года назад +149

      That alone makes them far more worthy of worship than the Christian god

    • @robertdowneysyndrome2150
      @robertdowneysyndrome2150 3 года назад +84

      @@jamesramon2057 out of every religion you choose Christianity,why?

    • @jamesramon2057
      @jamesramon2057 3 года назад +47

      @@robertdowneysyndrome2150 i haven't

    • @gigchaad2625
      @gigchaad2625 3 года назад +49

      @@robertdowneysyndrome2150 bruh i am christian and i choose christianity because i am born in a christian family

    • @magnusberg3528
      @magnusberg3528 3 года назад +108

      That is a common trait in many mythologies, the greek ones as well. They are portrayals of humans as if they had special powers. The stories are hereby rooted in reality and sometimes don't make a lot of sense and have a lot of plot holes, as to why they are largely not believed today. Christianity is on the other hand almost just a set of rules, the concept of god is so far from human it almost seems plausible to some. That at least is why I think Christianity has prevailed.

  • @moongrrrl3333
    @moongrrrl3333 2 года назад +19

    I’ve always been drawn to Norse mythology no idea why but here I am~

  • @orion_5128
    @orion_5128 2 года назад +172

    It's really interesting how Ragnarök happens because of the gods trying to stop it from happening. Like with Baldur's death resulting in Fimbulwinter, and the binding of Fenrir resulting in him killing Odin during Ragnarök.

    • @thewanderer7307
      @thewanderer7307 11 месяцев назад +9

      "One often meets their destiny on the road taken to avoid it."

    • @proculusjulius7035
      @proculusjulius7035 9 месяцев назад +2

      True.

    • @Johnsonpsychiatry
      @Johnsonpsychiatry 7 месяцев назад +1

      The lessons in every other Greek myth. “Man cannot escape his fate.” See the dads of oedipus and Perseus

  • @shady4546
    @shady4546 4 года назад +3537

    Loki: Gets railed by a giant's horse, and has the foal.
    Also Loki: Not a word, and the horse is yours.

    • @kinggeee9570
      @kinggeee9570 4 года назад +57

      😂

    • @Daniel-mj1rw
      @Daniel-mj1rw 4 года назад +240

      "ive never seen that horse in my life"

    • @mura_saki
      @mura_saki 4 года назад +56

      @@Daniel-mj1rw "my son horse"

    • @JordnD
      @JordnD 4 года назад +95

      The fact that Oden rides around on his -grandson- _(nephew)_ lol

    • @JordnD
      @JordnD 4 года назад +36

      @Dang Khoa Bui oh right lol, my bad. So odin rides around on hid his nephew then

  • @somethingsomewhere66
    @somethingsomewhere66 4 года назад +4391

    Greek mythology: zeus going ham
    Egyptian mythology: furries
    Norse mythology: loki's bizarre adventure

    • @dragonsaredope2650
      @dragonsaredope2650 4 года назад +92

      Yeah in a nutshell

    • @AbhinavSrivastava11
      @AbhinavSrivastava11 4 года назад +67

      Jojo reference

    • @catedoge3206
      @catedoge3206 4 года назад +10

      lol

    • @carlosbell7770
      @carlosbell7770 3 года назад +38

      “furries” 💀

    • @henrikselbk2762
      @henrikselbk2762 3 года назад +23

      The Norse pantheons tales is basically the asir throwing a sick party, Odin wants to pull a prank, makes Loki help him, pranks go wrong, Loki gets the blame but then all is good.

  • @vanmanaez1900
    @vanmanaez1900 5 лет назад +2015

    Most of Norse mythology..
    Loki's Bizarre Adventure: "Congratulations, you played yourself"

    • @mugetsu8580
      @mugetsu8580 5 лет назад +45

      Van Manaez
      Loki’s just bizarre in general

    • @lactosetolerant5078
      @lactosetolerant5078 5 лет назад +15

      jojo hehe

    • @LokiLL999
      @LokiLL999 5 лет назад +5

      Hail Cernunnos 🙌👹 Hail Odin🤴Hail Freya! 👸.

    • @ethereal3336
      @ethereal3336 4 года назад +3

      Van Manaez cha cha real smooth

    • @LokiLL999
      @LokiLL999 4 года назад +1

      @@ethereal3336 😁😁😁🤣🤣

  • @wryzo
    @wryzo 2 года назад +65

    It would have been good to include more information on Odin’s journey to Mimir’s well. After Odin drank from the well he immediately knew what he had to do. He broke a branch from the tree and stabbed himself with the branch after which he hung himself upside down from the tree with his head partly in the well causing himself to partially drown. The three fold death, wounded, hanging, drowning. After 9 days and 9 nights Odin reached deep into the well and pulled out the runes. The greatest source of magic ever known.
    This is how Odin became known as the lord of the hanged and how the runes came to be.

  • @objectjon9015
    @objectjon9015 Год назад +9

    I’ve always found the stories of the Norse and Greek Mythologies fascinating, and after listening to this I realize how many aspects of the law same stories are referenced within media and our own culture. Just goes to show how long lasting the impact of them has been.

  • @CannibalFetusRobbery
    @CannibalFetusRobbery 4 года назад +187

    Yes! Finally I can listen to the stories of the gods while I'm working. There's not enough time in the day for me to read about about the gods and everything that comes with norse paganism. This alone makes me feel closer, comfortable, and almost empowered by the gods.
    Thank you!

    • @DeepFriedKangaroo2
      @DeepFriedKangaroo2 3 года назад +4

      Asatruism*
      Call it what it is, not what the Christians called it to insult and alienate us.

    • @CannibalFetusRobbery
      @CannibalFetusRobbery 3 года назад +1

      @@DeepFriedKangaroo2 idk about all that asatru stuff. People that generally label themselves as such have significant differing beliefs than what I hold. I should've been more specific on the type of paganism I follow. It's heathenry, following as close to the old ways as possible, but of course with the twist that works best for me.

    • @MentokTheMindTaker
      @MentokTheMindTaker 2 года назад

      These people are not actually followers of the Norse religion, they simply larp in order to seem interesting. Anyone who genuinely believed this stuff wouldn't refer to themselves as a pagan. They simply follow it to stand out from the Christians. By referring to themselves as pagans they unknowingly validate Christianity, much in the same way Satanists do

    • @Danielbergersen7836
      @Danielbergersen7836 2 года назад

      @@CannibalFetusRobbery Skòl💀🍻 Brother!!!

    • @my_girl_seraphine5294
      @my_girl_seraphine5294 9 месяцев назад

      I agree with you completely my friend, I feel closer to the gods’ through their stories

  • @mertkusluvan3107
    @mertkusluvan3107 4 года назад +3353

    Loki thousands of years ago: "It's just a prank bro"

    • @docarrasquillo8075
      @docarrasquillo8075 4 года назад +25

      😂😂😂

    • @snazzyyeti5469
      @snazzyyeti5469 3 года назад +73

      Look there’s a camera calm down

    • @colleenross8752
      @colleenross8752 3 года назад +17

      You lied to me....I'm impressed

    • @sebswede9005
      @sebswede9005 3 года назад +28

      @@snazzyyeti5469 Thor: "Cameras have not been invented yet, Loki!"

    • @dude2499
      @dude2499 3 года назад +12

      Sif: You are alone and you always will be

  • @williamozier918
    @williamozier918 4 года назад +1681

    The Asgardians are untrustworthy bastards though. Every deal with them ends with Loki pulling a lawyer trick, and then Thor hits you in the head with his hammer.

    • @bryanaa196
      @bryanaa196 4 года назад +107

      Meanwhile every giants rolled their eyes.

    • @miculdac4671
      @miculdac4671 4 года назад +72

      i feel like that makes it better, because no norse story ends with the Aesir getting it served on a silver platter, every time they lose something.

    • @moshimode
      @moshimode 4 года назад +58

      thor be like bonk

    • @cannonshawn7292
      @cannonshawn7292 4 года назад +62

      Mhm and Fenrir was the saddest of the victims

    • @deaddragon2371
      @deaddragon2371 4 года назад +46

      Thats when kratos comes in to set things straight

  • @helenestiernstrand6575
    @helenestiernstrand6575 Год назад +2

    Lovely! As a Norse woman its nice to see our heritage beeing carried forward⭐️

  • @MossMan888
    @MossMan888 3 года назад +25

    I don't often watch an hour long video, however this was so well done I actually thoroughly enjoyed this. I've been on a journey for spirituality and, since my family comes from Danish Vikings, I figured I should look into Norse mythology. This makes everything so clear and...well just great job

    • @esc_uella
      @esc_uella Год назад

      ur family is from danish vikings? how do u know that

    • @MossMan888
      @MossMan888 Год назад

      @@esc_uella my grandpa did an ancestry thing a long time ago, I was still a short lil kid. We also discovered that we are (very removed) related to the danish royalty as well (like our common ancestor was 13th century and probably not first in line, not sure who. We did this when I was probably like 6-8ish)

  • @MagMaybe
    @MagMaybe 4 года назад +326

    It's like every Loki pic used here is Tom Hiddleston...
    Btw, the tradition to kiss under mistletoe, comes from this story. It is in memory of Baldr.

  • @fahada.979
    @fahada.979 4 года назад +704

    Thor and Loki's relationship is exactly as i imagined it to be

    • @oldmanfromscenetwentyfour8164
      @oldmanfromscenetwentyfour8164 4 года назад +40

      Like a married couple. Loki of course is the female.

    • @flukeskywokker
      @flukeskywokker 4 года назад +76

      @@oldmanfromscenetwentyfour8164 well, Thor was the one in the dress...

    • @enrique2739
      @enrique2739 4 года назад +5

      @@flukeskywokker Pun xD

    • @musix3197
      @musix3197 3 года назад +12

      @@flukeskywokker but remember Loko got banged.

    • @herrschaft7426
      @herrschaft7426 3 года назад +3

      @@musix3197 He got banged because he had to choose between that and being killed by the gods.

  • @Taylor_bp24
    @Taylor_bp24 4 года назад +75

    Literally just spent an hour learning about norse mythology and I don’t regret it at all lol great content!

  • @brianlockman2047
    @brianlockman2047 Год назад +1

    Thanks!

  • @Petpinetree777
    @Petpinetree777 3 года назад +450

    I never imagined that of all religions that the viking religion had such comedic timing in their stories. This isn't just a religion as a foundation of ethics for a group of people but these are stories with fully fleshed out and dynamic characters with elements of honor, comedy, tragedy, horror, and even a bit of slice of life. Im legit surprised by this. I really thought the vikings would have had 1 dimensional deities but they're really fleshed out.

    • @curtiscj3087
      @curtiscj3087 3 года назад +31

      Norse gods are just as real as you and I , they love , hate , lie , fight , bleed , laugh ,cry……….

    • @margaretbruhn4376
      @margaretbruhn4376 2 года назад +26

      The Norse had a healthy sense of humor and weren’t afraid to poke fun at their gods occasionally

    • @MrTrueCaller619
      @MrTrueCaller619 2 года назад +1

      It's utter BS

    • @yotostig93
      @yotostig93 2 года назад +5

      @@curtiscj3087 Truth. They're more human than we are.

    • @whilliamnilsson6788
      @whilliamnilsson6788 2 года назад +26

      @@MrTrueCaller619 Christianity is BS

  • @leafsubsides
    @leafsubsides 4 года назад +328

    Poor Fenrir, they did him so dirty🙁🙁

    • @annabellishedart4901
      @annabellishedart4901 3 года назад +38

      I know right the poor baby. He's in the last thor movie the giant wolf that was resurrected by hella. he's my favorite of all of loki's children.

    • @zirconis3529
      @zirconis3529 3 года назад +6

      @@annabellishedart4901 hes my favorite tooooo hes so coolll

    • @mysticmoth1111
      @mysticmoth1111 3 года назад +3

      They really did.

    • @aq348
      @aq348 3 года назад +6

      @@annabellishedart4901 that was Fenris not fenrir

    • @jalenwalker8790
      @jalenwalker8790 3 года назад +11

      It’s funny cause the Odin had the thought of him being a big role in regnarok but because they trapped him that’s the reason why he hates them. Take the path you thought was gonna change your fate

  • @electrochem8819
    @electrochem8819 4 года назад +892

    Loki transformers to female horse to seduced the builder's horse, then give birth to a 8-legged horse, must be the funniest thing in mythologies.

    • @hush7359
      @hush7359 4 года назад +99

      And the fact that he doesn't want anyone to mention it is just hilarious !

    • @ruewest5828
      @ruewest5828 3 года назад +73

      i want what the norse storytellers were on

    • @mythgravenn
      @mythgravenn 3 года назад +28

      Yeah, thats propably the most outlandish thing in mythologies of all time

    • @Totto87
      @Totto87 3 года назад +25

      @@ruewest5828 Yup, same with the bible storytellers probably!

    • @user-rn8nm1zt7m
      @user-rn8nm1zt7m 3 года назад +28

      @@ruewest5828 mushrooms. Lots and lots of mushrooms

  • @nash1264
    @nash1264 4 года назад +408

    So.....Norse Mythology is all about Loki and his tricks.

    • @fluboon609
      @fluboon609 4 года назад +27

      Not quite those are just some major parts of the Great Mythology
      Most or basically all of this Mythology isn't written by Norse it was written by Christian monks there are no Norse notes or Leftovers of Norse written Mythology
      Sorry for the long explanation

  • @chrislaws4785
    @chrislaws4785 3 года назад +301

    The story of Balder is actually a description of the changing of the seasons. Because back in ancient times the coming of winter was LITERALLY a life or death situation, something that was not taken lightly as if you were not prepared you may very well starve or freeze to death. So many people did not look forward to winter and in fact dreaded the coming of fall. Balder, representing the happiness of Spring and summer where the days are warm and longer and the nights shorter then starts having nightmares and giving way to the sadness that is fall and winter where the days are shorter the nights longer and the weather colder. Where all living things go into some sort of hibernation and plants wilt and die....all EXCEPT mistletoe, which actually seems to thrive in the winter. They made mistletoe, one of the only plants that seem to get stronger with the coming of winter, the "enemy" of Summer and therefore Balder's weakness.

    • @pobbzz897
      @pobbzz897 3 года назад +11

      Fascinating!

    • @chrislaws4785
      @chrislaws4785 3 года назад +9

      @@pobbzz897 If you like Norse Mythology there are plenty of books out there that actually give pretty good, logical explanations for the influences for the different stories. And of course reading the pros eda is a MUST. There are some really good translations out there that are free to read on the internet. For years now I've read everything I can get my hands on regarding Vikings and the Norse Mythology, even going so far as to learn Elder Futhark runes. But that last one can be a double edged sword as I find myself pausing movies, tv shows and even video games who use elder futhark in them so I can translate it and know which ones actually took the effort in writing something and who just used it for effect and wrote gobbledygook. Lol.

    • @nicholascureton933
      @nicholascureton933 3 года назад +2

      Wow.. That's very interesting.

    • @chrislaws4785
      @chrislaws4785 3 года назад +7

      @@nicholascureton933 There are a LOT of explanations for pretty much ALL the characteristics for the stories and the gods. Another example is Loki, he is always seen as being a trickster, someone to not be trusted and someone who revels in chaos and therefore he IS the embodiment of change. Both change in personal matters as well as the world. Seeing as he was the one who kills balder, he literally is the change of the seasons. Just like many of the stories have some sort of theme to them, all of the gods and goddesses do also.

    • @nicholascureton933
      @nicholascureton933 3 года назад +4

      @@chrislaws4785 Thanks you for explaining. I'm an Asian who know nothing about Norse gods and I started playing God of war 4 and I got interested in Norse mythology.

  • @sanjeevichellakumaran9368
    @sanjeevichellakumaran9368 3 года назад +1

    Thanks

  • @mattjustofficial
    @mattjustofficial 4 года назад +70

    Thor killed all the giants at the banquet, and Thryms head was opened like a melon.
    *cheerful flute playing ensues*

  • @sjr1215
    @sjr1215 5 лет назад +288

    Please do a Greek Mythology one! Everything from the creation of the universe to even the titans vs the olympians

    • @randallhunt1988
      @randallhunt1988 5 лет назад +8

      I'd enjoy that too

    • @bashkillszombies
      @bashkillszombies 4 года назад +30

      Greek mythology is one of the most oversaturated fields second only to Egyptian IMO. There's a million videos on the topic, yet only 3-4 on norse mythology done well.

    • @Frostedlyre
      @Frostedlyre 4 года назад +4

      @S̷H̷I̷L̷L̷S̷V̷S̷H̷I̷L̷L̷S̷ Tf you talking bout

    • @Me-vn3gz
      @Me-vn3gz 4 года назад +3

      bashpr0mpt You should check out Overly Sarcastic Productions. It’s an entertaining and educational RUclips channel. They cover a lot of different myths plus a lot of other stuff. You might like it.

    • @notproductiveproductions3504
      @notproductiveproductions3504 4 года назад +6

      *from creation to God of War 3

  • @colethomas790
    @colethomas790 4 года назад +150

    Every day for Thor includes one instance where he comes **this** close to breaking literally all of Loki's bones.

    • @richiepalmer6249
      @richiepalmer6249 4 года назад +14

      That's the story when Loki shaved Sif's head completely Bald..and Thor got his Hammer

    • @Lemuel928
      @Lemuel928 2 года назад

      Oh bunking no..🤣

    • @navaneethkrishnansenthilku4043
      @navaneethkrishnansenthilku4043 2 года назад

      Honestly, if he did do so, Ragnarok could've been prevented

  • @shen9871
    @shen9871 2 года назад +15

    Awesome video! This got me pumped for God Of War Ragnarok! : )

  • @raphaelandrews3617
    @raphaelandrews3617 2 года назад +50

    What a wonderful retelling of the ancient Norse myths,

    • @Snoopydoop
      @Snoopydoop 2 года назад

      Alternate version*

    • @kawaiilotus
      @kawaiilotus 2 года назад

      @@Snoopydoop how so?

    • @lunad2595
      @lunad2595 Год назад +1

      @@kawaiilotusi think what they mean is like, different version of what they know to be Norse Mythology, this video tells some of this stories a lot different from a lot of other versions that I've seen, but that's just Norse Mythology in a nutshell

  • @rstkDev
    @rstkDev 5 лет назад +257

    Would love to see something about Slavic mythology...lots of interesting stuff there. Keep it up

    • @bashkillszombies
      @bashkillszombies 4 года назад +13

      Slavic mythology is just Germanic mythology in fscked up letters invented by a mad monk Cyrill to troll keyboard creators a thousand years later.

    • @MaxGon5
      @MaxGon5 4 года назад +18

      @@bashkillszombies What ? That literally doesn't make any sense what you just said

    • @aurelius672
      @aurelius672 4 года назад +8

      I ja kazem Rašo,ali jebeno je zanimljiva ova Norse Mythology! Jebeno!

    • @scottmiller8493
      @scottmiller8493 4 года назад +2

      @@bashkillszombies Not even close. Slavic Gods had dual purposes. Then Sub categories of Slavic which breaks down into N, E, S, W Slavic sets

  • @ExMachinay
    @ExMachinay 4 года назад +136

    You already know that Thor was rocking that wedding dress.

  • @ceasze5072
    @ceasze5072 4 года назад +177

    Mythology: Santa Claus copied Thor’s mode of transport
    Marvel: HAMMER GO NYOOM PULL BIG GUY

    • @manajunkies
      @manajunkies 3 года назад +6

      He kills and eats them every night, then ritual resurrects them in the morning.
      I think hammer go vroom sounds more censored for movies. lol

    • @severussnape8040
      @severussnape8040 3 года назад +1

      'Nyoom'😂

  • @marioprendi8312
    @marioprendi8312 2 года назад +38

    "I've never seen that horse in my life"
    - Loki

  • @michaelericlambert2487
    @michaelericlambert2487 3 года назад +21

    I am impressed by the quality of the compilation (great work!) and Norse mythology in general, much of it could and should have been preserved in Europe.

  • @coreyweber2340
    @coreyweber2340 4 года назад +76

    I'm loving the MCU inspired artwork to go along with the stories

    • @richardmacdonald2366
      @richardmacdonald2366 3 года назад +5

      mcu is wrong. Thor is Loki's uncle

    • @coreyweber2340
      @coreyweber2340 3 года назад +12

      @@richardmacdonald2366 It's interesting how PoP Culture changes myths. In the comics Hela is Loki's daughter, in the mcu she is their older sister.

    • @manajunkies
      @manajunkies 3 года назад +2

      @@coreyweber2340 Yeah it probably makes the tension, relationship, and ease of explanation better from a 2+ hour movie standpoint.

    • @Thor-Orion
      @Thor-Orion 3 года назад +2

      @@manajunkies “better.”

    • @lunad2595
      @lunad2595 Год назад

      @@richardmacdonald2366Loki is Thor's uncle*

  • @danielbadger2641
    @danielbadger2641 4 года назад +100

    I keep seeing a common theme where Odin sees a problem in the future, and so tries to do what he can to prevent it before hand. The thing here, though, is that his actions “in the now,” end up having this butterfly effect to cause what he was originally trying to avoid! Fenrir is one of my examples (unless I’m reading into it incorrectly - totally possible). The Asgardians try to try the wolf, and he realizes something is afoot when he succeeds in the chains challenge. Guy probably (rightfully) feels slighted, and the whole butterfly effect occurs.
    Just be nice to everyone and they’ll be nice to you!

    • @Goddess-of-Beer
      @Goddess-of-Beer 4 года назад +6

      Yes, it reminds me king oedipus. Also these people believed in fate. Maybe these myths reflect their ideas about fate like how even a god can't change his fate.

    • @goncaloribeiro1518
      @goncaloribeiro1518 4 года назад +6

      Odin set is fate from the moment e drink from the mimir whell.
      And that is the moral of all north mitology.

    • @ГлебКаменский-я7й
      @ГлебКаменский-я7й 2 года назад +2

      ...until they learn about you doing something bad in the future that is.

    • @Bubble170
      @Bubble170 2 года назад +1

      This is called a self fulfilling prophecy, a very common trope in modern literature - no doubt, this story was one of the first of its kind.

    • @lunad2595
      @lunad2595 Год назад +2

      I've seen a lot of versions where Hel and Jormungandr's prophecies of Odin are also self fulfilling prophecies, as Oding casting Jormungandr into the ocean was why he grew so big, and by sending Hel to the land of the dead, he made it possible for her to rule them

  • @charliecorleon
    @charliecorleon 4 года назад +17

    I was on an acid trip 30mins into the film and man, the way you guys explained and visualized the images is awesome.

  • @GnarlyCharlie6969
    @GnarlyCharlie6969 2 года назад +63

    odin tying fenrir is a self fulfilling prophecy. which i think was meant as a lesson. when one seeks to avoid once fate they often find themselves playing right into it. threw odin learning of his demise he did everything in his power to prevent it thus solidifying his fate.

    • @lunad2595
      @lunad2595 Год назад +4

      Bruh Odin tying Fenrir, vanishing Hel and throwing to the ocean Jormungandr (help Idk if I wrote that correctly) were all self fulfilling prophecies. Gotta think more abt your actions Odin!

    • @tomfitzpatrick7335
      @tomfitzpatrick7335 Год назад +3

      ​@@lunad2595 Too late now for u Odin

  • @loriorhan6728
    @loriorhan6728 2 года назад +1

    I am so interested in learning about norse paganism and mythology i dont really no much about it im starting from scratch I am glad I stumbled across your page as it has been a great help

  • @kylamarie4970
    @kylamarie4970 4 года назад +173

    I’m baked and all of the names in this are really stressing me out

  • @tonnywildweasel8138
    @tonnywildweasel8138 4 года назад +12

    Told without mocking it, in an intriguing, interesting, educational way. Well done my friend! Greets, T.

  • @user-gp7cg2dc9y
    @user-gp7cg2dc9y 4 года назад +49

    Lokis stories never fail to amuse me 😂

  • @katharinaschottler8495
    @katharinaschottler8495 3 года назад +11

    Omg I LOVE the story about Loki and his foal😂 I am annoying everyone with it but it's just soooo hilarious I couldn't stop smiling all day. I love Loki so much

  • @dennisjohansson5716
    @dennisjohansson5716 3 года назад +1

    WOOOOOWWWW!!! I AM AMAZED!! This was so cool to understand, it was the perfect crash course for me getting into this... wooow..

  • @ianmurphy9955
    @ianmurphy9955 4 года назад +6

    Norse Pagan here, I respect your knowledge of our stories and faith. Thanks for the video

    • @bloodhound2995
      @bloodhound2995 4 года назад +3

      Same here I do believe in the nordic gods

    • @DeepFriedKangaroo2
      @DeepFriedKangaroo2 3 года назад +1

      Asatru*
      but same

    • @rubenskywalkerredlanternda5620
      @rubenskywalkerredlanternda5620 2 года назад +1

      I too worship the Norse gods

    • @CillianRangarsson-u2h
      @CillianRangarsson-u2h Год назад

      I am a really proud Norse pagan from Dublin Ireland lord Odin and lord Thor are my I am starting to do a lot of study on the other Norse gods to that's the work my gods lord Odin and lord Thor want to and they want me to become a Norse pagan priest one day I am going to do my very best to make it happen skal peace balance people I am a very proud heathen Viking warrior skal I am also a very proud Norse man

    • @CillianRangarsson-u2h
      @CillianRangarsson-u2h Год назад

      My gods

  • @wendylau98
    @wendylau98 4 года назад +6

    It's like someone handed me a christmas gift. A channel about Myth that is well-spoken and a nice flow, If were to do Germanic, Celtic, Japanese, any other myths, I WOULD WATCH IT

  • @greyworld6242
    @greyworld6242 5 лет назад +760

    Norse mythology rules.

    • @Lupinemancer87
      @Lupinemancer87 5 лет назад +35

      It is one of the best myths there is, despite the misconceptions that people keep believing.

    • @basilofgoodwishes4138
      @basilofgoodwishes4138 5 лет назад +46

      It's one of the few mythologies where Gods die.

    • @80Elminster
      @80Elminster 5 лет назад +4

      @@Lupinemancer87 What misconceptions do you feel this video promote?

    • @80Elminster
      @80Elminster 5 лет назад +3

      @January Embers but he did say this video got them wrong. That's why I asked.

    • @80Elminster
      @80Elminster 5 лет назад +4

      @January Embers "Already before watching the video I'm worried he, like so many others, are gonna get the Jotnar wrong. Let's cross our fingers and hope for the best, we might be surprised.
      After watching the video: Yep, he got them wrong too." Kenji87
      Yeah he did... further down in the comments, where I ask the same question. What did he get wrong?

  • @Ernesto1692
    @Ernesto1692 3 года назад +1

    Norse Mythology is interesting for me. I hope to watch that video to learn more about North-Germanic stories. Greeting from Buenos Aires, Argentina, South America.

  • @heathlunar5999
    @heathlunar5999 3 года назад +57

    Loki would make a brilliant lawyer, an expert in finding loopholes in contracts.

    • @squifli6456
      @squifli6456 2 года назад +2

      Not as good as saul

    • @lunad2595
      @lunad2595 Год назад +4

      Better call -Saul- Loki

  • @kongtoch9715
    @kongtoch9715 5 лет назад +16

    Til Valhalla! Oh my Odin I love my culture! Thank you for this🙏

    • @putent9623
      @putent9623 4 года назад +2

      But are you going to Valhalla

    • @Waff3n
      @Waff3n 4 года назад

      @@putent9623 99.9% are not going to Valhalla. Odin will send the valkyries to judge each warriors performance and death in battle. They pick only the strongest, most honorable and escort them to Valhalla. So unless you're part of your country's special elite military force and plan on dying in battle.. It's Hel for you and me, buddy.

    • @bloodhound2995
      @bloodhound2995 4 года назад

      @@Waff3n very true but if you do die in battle you still get to go to folkvangr, so say like your first day in the army and you get shot and killed you won't go to valhalla but you did die in combat so you would go to folkvangr, but still you need to be in the military so I see you all in hel

    • @cuevashayek777
      @cuevashayek777 3 года назад +2

      But dont you have to die in battle to go to valhalla? Like what battles are you fighting in? I dont think battling diabetes for 30 yrs or some disease will do it.

    • @CillianRangarsson-u2h
      @CillianRangarsson-u2h Год назад

      I know when I die I am going to vallhalla but I will earn my place in vallhalla by trying to be a better man for the rest of my life

  • @adventuresforthecurious7059
    @adventuresforthecurious7059 4 года назад +11

    Norse mythology proves that the ancient Norse people were very creative people with awesome imaginations!

  • @MehrdadParthian
    @MehrdadParthian 4 года назад +7

    this story was so wholesome and joyful to watch. thank you for explaining the entire Norse mythology in such a short video !

  • @packnetadaija
    @packnetadaija 3 года назад +16

    This and Jon Solo make such amazing mythology content, I love it!

  • @waalex11
    @waalex11 2 года назад +8

    40+ Hours in on God of War Ragnarok. Watching back these Norse mythology videos to remember and appreciate the source.

  • @JWvdv
    @JWvdv 4 года назад +47

    12:44 the best part about that story is the part where loki turns himself into a fly to try and sabotage the dwarfs

    • @axe4770
      @axe4770 4 года назад +7

      Nah I think when loki turned himself into a horse to distract the giant’s horse and came back with the 8 legged mini horse is funnier lol.

  • @stephanieleblond3495
    @stephanieleblond3495 4 года назад +93

    i think asgard would be a very boring place without loki he knows how to throw a party hahah

  • @Jesusisking2785
    @Jesusisking2785 4 года назад +4

    This is epically awesome and covers everything just right usually I get worried about videos like this that they'll get it all wrong but this was perfect thank you

    • @1livgarder
      @1livgarder 4 года назад

      This was pretty far from "just right"

    • @Jesusisking2785
      @Jesusisking2785 4 года назад

      @@1livgarder it didn't have everything but in a concise way it got more in than others I've seen

  • @howarddrake2544
    @howarddrake2544 2 года назад +4

    I like this presentation very much. Good improvement on "high-tech" graphics.
    I gave up Christianity eons ago and rediscovered my Celtic traditions (Druids, "witchcraft", nature spirits) which I find much more satisfying & relevant, and wonder why my ancestors ever converted.
    What's missing in Christianity is respect for Nature.
    In context, polytheism is so much better for world peace than monotheism which is misogynistic, patriarchal and above all certain of its claims.
    I am proud to be called a Pagan.
    Good work bro!

  • @AlexanderNielsen
    @AlexanderNielsen 3 месяца назад +1

    A very simplified version of Norse mythology, some inaccuracies from the orignal tales, but useful enough to get an overview.

  • @robertmills3830
    @robertmills3830 4 года назад +49

    I can listen to these stories for days.
    At this point I'm an atheist but the norse culture is really beautiful and not to mention one of the greatest fighters in human history were vikings, no king wanted to meet vikings in battle, they were not scared of death because dying in battle was the best thing a viking could do to enter Valhalla

    • @NigelOdinson
      @NigelOdinson 2 года назад +5

      Also many things sound like scientific metaphors, like the big bang, and using animals and mystical creatures/races as symbols for scientific reality, or could be substituted in context at least.
      But the depth of their stories and back stories brings flawed and realistic personalities and actions of the gods, making them relatable to different aspects of humanity.

  • @world2349
    @world2349 4 года назад +141

    I love how all depictions of Loki are Tom Hiddleston

    • @solmoman
      @solmoman 3 года назад +12

      It's rather disrespectful

    • @voidperception
      @voidperception 3 года назад +8

      @@solmoman I agree. I'm ok with Hiddleston playing Loki, but not to be used as a real material.

    • @newt2120
      @newt2120 2 года назад +4

      he just fits the character so fcking well

  • @tedmitten8832
    @tedmitten8832 5 лет назад +282

    10 dislikes are from the tricked giants

    • @ashfordwyrd7458
      @ashfordwyrd7458 4 года назад +5

      or from people who cringe at J being pronounced like a G instead of a Y in Norse names.

    • @user.0704
      @user.0704 4 года назад +2

      Nah it’s from the people who are sick of ads every 2 mins when your listening to this while going to sleep

    • @motocross_cooper
      @motocross_cooper 4 года назад

      The dislikes are Either: That or They are just another Trick by Loki’s to Sabotage the channel.

  • @peterwilhelm7465
    @peterwilhelm7465 Год назад +4

    i’m in LOVE with this channel!! it’s simply the best at what it does, what a great job, congrats!

  • @samuelsaintemariegauthier6164
    @samuelsaintemariegauthier6164 Год назад +1

    I need the creation background music !! Great video btw, super informative and great art!! Thanks

  • @utsavparmar3664
    @utsavparmar3664 2 года назад +3

    Wow really enjoyed every second of it! Amazing narration🔥🔥

  • @waalex11
    @waalex11 2 года назад +4

    Cool to listen to all of this 60+ hours in on God of War Ragnarok.
    Nice to understand and remember the full timeline properly again.

  • @illuminus4420
    @illuminus4420 3 года назад +3

    I had to check this out before playing Assassin's Creed Valhalla. The story with the giant King was the best in my opinion. Awesome video!😁👍

  • @vingthor13
    @vingthor13 3 года назад +2

    Loved this video , along with others you up'd , THANKS! Amazing channel & full of info ^ ^

  • @randyjh82
    @randyjh82 Год назад

    This was just great. Thank you. Looking for more! ❤

  • @brysonfreeman3526
    @brysonfreeman3526 4 года назад +51

    I would like to have a movie about Norse Mythology with Odin, Thor, Loki, Baldur, and other Norse gods, and not with the superhero version

    • @iiiiiiiiiidc
      @iiiiiiiiiidc 2 года назад +1

      There is a movie kind of like of what you are describing. It's called Ragnarok and it is on Netflix. There is a season 3 coming out!

    • @callmedawg001
      @callmedawg001 2 года назад

      God of war,but it's not 100% accurate,still a fun game though

    • @michaelharmon7052
      @michaelharmon7052 2 года назад +1

      Thor is a superhero though. It's kinda hard not to portray him that way.

  • @EdwardKing07
    @EdwardKing07 4 года назад +19

    After playing God of War I wanted to learn more thanks for that

  • @levibuechler5921
    @levibuechler5921 3 года назад +32

    Fenrir’s story is such a self fulfilling prophecy

  • @Spiderweb444
    @Spiderweb444 Год назад +1

    Just.. Amazing. Thank you for this.

  • @ArtisticEpicAdventure
    @ArtisticEpicAdventure Год назад +1

    I love it! Thank you for Upload it :D

  • @spiritofhopeloveandkindnes2308
    @spiritofhopeloveandkindnes2308 5 лет назад +172

    Norse paganism has some cool God's and stories.

  • @Prefusify
    @Prefusify 4 года назад +46

    55:54, please mention that Thor only survived for 9 steps, before his death
    9 steps probably means the nine realms of Yggdrasil.

    • @Novjuly
      @Novjuly 3 года назад +2

      So what does that mean that the 9 steps = the 9 worlds?

    • @joshuacromley7439
      @joshuacromley7439 3 года назад +2

      The nine realms are the nine frequencies of white light. IR, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo,violet, UV

  • @wesleyvl8572
    @wesleyvl8572 5 лет назад +33

    A other good vidoe dude keep it up you rock plz makke a vidoe about mayan or inkan mythologie vidoe plz

    • @barbie7418
      @barbie7418 5 лет назад +3

      I’m guessing English is ur second language

    • @notmyname9625
      @notmyname9625 4 года назад

      @@barbie7418 can u speak two languages?

  • @cindysalter1665
    @cindysalter1665 2 года назад +1

    AMAZING STORY!!! I'M TOTALLY IN LOVE... WITH NORSE CULTURE!!! 😱🔥

  • @PredWilson
    @PredWilson 3 года назад +21

    I love how Tom Hiddleston just is Loki now

  • @VanTemplar
    @VanTemplar 4 года назад +41

    Loki is the real MVP. The world of the Norse myths will be so dull without him.

  • @marconigg
    @marconigg Год назад +7

    0:12 THE CREATION
    3:17 ODIN'S EYE
    5:59 LOKI AND THE GIFTS OF THE GODS
    13:41 THE WALL OF ASGARD
    17:20 THOR LOSES HIS HAMMER
    21:04 THE CHILDREN OF LOKI
    24:11 THOR'S ADVENTURE IN JOTUNHEIM
    26:28 PART 2
    29:11 PART 3
    34:03 THE WOLF FENRIR
    38:11 THE FATE OF BALDER
    41:44 THE PUNISHMENT OF LOKI
    46:15 THE RAGNAROK
    48:50 THE BEGINNING OF RAGNAROK
    51:52 THE BATTLES OF RAGNAROK

  • @kjjohnson1689
    @kjjohnson1689 5 лет назад +93

    Will you guys do some Yorubua Myths at some point? I love learning about the mythology of other cultures, and it'd be nice to learn more about mine as well :)

    • @MrJustintreat
      @MrJustintreat 5 лет назад +6

      I'd watch that

    • @bashkillszombies
      @bashkillszombies 4 года назад +5

      That's not even a people, or a nation, that's a literal district in one nation in one continent that never invented the wheel. I think there's far more interesting cultures to look at before we get to those who spent the last 150,000 years playing in mud and refusing to even accidentally invent fire.

    • @ru3nekayda
      @ru3nekayda 4 года назад +16

      bashpr0mpt how misguided you are... Shocking really

    • @mariod1547
      @mariod1547 4 года назад +6

      @@ru3nekayda How is racism shocking to you? Especially on the internet where people can be anonymous and show what kind of people they really are inside.

    • @ronjayrose9706
      @ronjayrose9706 4 года назад +12

      @james Deer let me guess you're one a those Eurocentric people who only view Europe as the center of world/universe???

  • @CrazyTobster
    @CrazyTobster 2 года назад

    This really is a great video. I love the art work.
    Really enjoyed watching this, so thank you.

  • @dentonstales2778
    @dentonstales2778 2 года назад +2

    Very good, well illustrated, this is quite an excellent basic guide to Norse mythology.

  • @sushii4225
    @sushii4225 4 года назад +44

    Is it just me or does the whole Loki part sound like a sitcom script..? He cuts the Thors Girlfriends Hair and had to throw a talent show for all the local craftsman to choose who to make a wig for the now bald chick...like, what a wacky pickle ya got yourself in there bud..amirite tho?

    • @SuperMisteryMan01
      @SuperMisteryMan01 3 года назад +1

      Honestly it made the gods flawed and kinda human tho

  • @Seminight7
    @Seminight7 4 года назад +9

    I really enjoyed the stories. Watching the TV series “Vikings” now I understand better when they talk about their gods.

    • @ciaranmck4469
      @ciaranmck4469 4 года назад +2

      Yeah just so you know we don't know 100% how the norse worshipped their gods and according to modern day asatru worshipers the show wayyyy over do it
      But ther stories are from the original norse stories so yeah

    • @lowrider81hd
      @lowrider81hd 2 года назад +3

      @@ciaranmck4469 He’s not claiming the show Vikings is 100%, he is merely stating that the STORIES help to better understand the characters in the show. Sheesh.🙄🙄🙄

  • @Alpha-ol9iu
    @Alpha-ol9iu 4 года назад +42

    ha, honestly, I was rooting for Fenrir

  • @thetrainerdusk2942
    @thetrainerdusk2942 3 года назад +2

    My favorite religion! I am but a bit Irish and mainly Hungarian ancestors... but, I find Norse ways to be personally amazing and leave me in awe. My new gf is Swedish ancestors and I love letting her in on these wonderful stories ❤️

  • @S.R.Crnt.
    @S.R.Crnt. 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful work and brilliant presentation.

  • @robinvik1
    @robinvik1 4 года назад +234

    Capitalism is inherently exploitative, because workers are never fully compensated for their work. If a business pays you 14 dollars per hour, that is because you produce more than that in value for the company. The rest of the value goes to the owners of the business as profits simply because they own the means of production. This fundamental problem is why inequality is on the rise in the wast majority of the world, even in countries like Norway and Denmark that good labor laws have high taxes on the rich.
    To combat this problem we need to fundamentally change how the economy works. One solution that would would keep all the benefits of the current marked system is to democratize the workplace. By doing away with the owner class and making every worker a shareholder of the company they work at they would get all value that they produce.
    Since the companies would now be controlled by the workers, the interests of the company would have to be aligned with the interests of the working class and this would also solve a lot of the problems tied to pollution and and corruption. Why would a oil company controlled by the workers bribe a politician with complain donations to allow fracking which poisons the ground water that those very workers rely on? They wouldn’t. The only reason oil companies do that today is because they are controlled by rich elites that live separated from the communities their actions affect. Democratizing the workplace would solve these problems too.

    • @MehrdadParthian
      @MehrdadParthian 4 года назад +16

      poor snake was just having fun circling the world... Thor just had to bother him again and again !

    • @mikelockwood1703
      @mikelockwood1703 4 года назад +4

      The reason behind it, is Odin has known jormungandrs ability to keep safe of midgard, however he is monsterously dangerous, as Odin had been the death of the ice giants, raising Thor to hate Jormungand, and thus being each others demise durig ragnorok, they dispised each other for their history of giants vs gods

    • @MehrdadParthian
      @MehrdadParthian 4 года назад

      @@jacquesdesardjins6129 R/whoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooosh

    • @Nikki7664
      @Nikki7664 4 года назад

      Lol

    • @joelstinson-carr6228
      @joelstinson-carr6228 4 года назад +1

      Lol this is gold 😂👌

  • @joshybrisby
    @joshybrisby Год назад +4

    Norse mythology is by far my fave. In my humble opinion it blows away Greek mythology. Much more fascinating and presents the elements of the human experience that are real and not just "happily ever after." The Norse dealt with the cold and harsh winters and dealt with the harshness of life and showed it in their myths.

  • @mikoswhackgameandstuffvids480
    @mikoswhackgameandstuffvids480 3 года назад +5

    What a great story, man Ragnarok sounded like a big battle for survival.

  • @soul_in_search_of_enlightm2131
    @soul_in_search_of_enlightm2131 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for the beautiful narration