A myth can be defined as....?

A traditional story concerning the early history of a people and events

In the 'Curse of Andvari's Ring', why did Loki have to find the gold?

Odin mistakingly killed an otter disguised as a prince

In 'The Trick that killed a God', why was Balder indestructible?

His mum made every plant and animal promise to keep him safe.

What do we learn about the Vikings from Sif's myth?

The vikings believed if you made a mistake, you can redeem yourself!

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8N - Viking Myths (summary)

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1
Who was Thor married to?
Sif
Loki
Frigg
Freya
2
What do we learn from 'The Trick that Killed a God'?
Follow your own principles
Do not let others persuade you
Always follow your own heart and mind
Act out of courage always
3
A myth can be defined as....?
Information used as evidence or as part of a report or news article.
A traditional story concerning the early history of a people and events
A traditional story regarded as historical but not authenticated.
An account of imaginary or real people and events told for entertainment.
4
What was Sif known for?
Her intelligence
Her supernatural powers
Her smile
Her beautiful, flowing hair
5
In the 'Curse of Andvari's Ring', why did Loki have to find the gold?
The Giants needed a loan to pay for repairs
Odin mistakingly killed an otter disguised as a prince
Loki cut Sif's hair at the beginning of the myth
Odin needed to pay someone to slay a dragon
6
What did we learn from "Thor in the Land of the Giants'?
Do not be deceived (tricked) by appearances
The importance of saying 'sorry'.
All of the above!
Everyone has vulnerabilities
7
In 'The Trick that killed a God', why was Balder indestructible?
He was protected by Thor
He was the son of ODIN
His mum made every plant and animal promise to keep him safe.
Because he was a GOD
8
What do we learn about the Vikings from Sif's myth?
Gnomes can fix anything!
The vikings believed if you made a mistake, you can redeem yourself!
Never leave scissors laying around!
The vikings believed women should have long hair and be feminine
9
The Vikings believed in the supernatural
False
True
10
Odin is the King of the Gods
False
True
11
Who was Vali?
The Queen of the Gods
Balder's sister
Hoder's cousin
Young son of Odin and Rind
12
Andvari's ring was named after an actual ring
True
False
13
Balder's twin brother killed him
False
True
14
Who made Sif a new wig?
Balder
Freya
Loki
The Gnomes
15
'Thor is the 'God of Thunder'
True
False
16
In 'Thor in the Land of the Giants', who beat Loki in the eating competition?
The King of the Giants
Sif
Thor
Fire
17
Who cut Sif's hair?
Odin
Freyr
Thor
Loki
18
In 'Thor in the land of the Giants', we learn what about the Vikings?
Loki needed to practice his eating more!
No one is invincible
Thor
Giants are stronger than Gods

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