Dr. Mathias Nordvig, a professor of Norse mythology, sits down with WIRED to compare and contrast Marvel's interpretations of Norse gods. Dr. Nordvig goes into great detail about everything from ...

Kratos releasing Tyr from his bindings. The Norse god of war, law, and honor was imprisoned by Odin for suggesting he not attack the giants of Jötunheim. Kratos is seen in the trailer breaking Tyr ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. God of War made a big splash at Sony's E3 press conference, where it surprised us with its quieter moments, a change in perspective, and Kratos's ...

This detailed exploration of Norse mythology delves into the complex relationship between Hel, the ruler of the underworld, and Baldur, the beloved god of light. The narrative traces their origins ...

Yule, or Jól in Norse, was an ancient festival celebrating the winter solstice and marking the return of the longer days ...

"Baldur is blessed with invulnerability to all threats, physical or magical," Mimir explains to Kratos and his son Atreus in 2018's God of War. Yet as soon as Sindri, the dwarven blacksmith, gave a ...

In Norse mythology, Odin is the leader of the gods. He is basically the Norse equivalent of Zeus, but if you take away Zeus’ constant complaining and pure rage. Odin has his moments, but Odin is ...

When it comes down to which Marvel characters boast the most unusual stories, you gotta admit Loki is pretty dang high on the list. The mischievous Asgardian is an absolute agent of chaos, known for ...

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Neil Gaiman's "Norse Mythology" is the book to reach for when it feels like the world is coming to an end. Because it is coming to an end — at least, it is for the gods. The world ends by fire and ice ...