Norse Mythology Overview

Norse Mythology was a hit for me when we first started talking about it. I'm not sure what exactly caught my eyes. It might have been me wondering if these Gods and Goddess were actually real back in the days. Here is some background information on Norse Mythology.Norse Mythology developed from the myths and legends of northern peoples who spoke Germanic languages. It shares many features with the mythology of pre-Christian Germanic groups. When some of these groups spread into England and Scandinavia, they carried their myths with them. As they converted to Christianity, their traditional beliefs faded. The Norse gods and goddesses were loved by the Vikings. The Vikings came mainly from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Faroe Island, and Greenland. People around the world have been fascinated and inspired by Norse Mythology for centuries. In the late 20th century, references to Norse Mythology became common in science fiction and fantasy literature, role-playing games, and eventually other cultural products such as Japanese animation. 

Work Cited: Højbjerg, Martin. "Norse Mythology." Norse Mythology. N.p., 2011. Web. 08 Jan. 2015.