Norse mythology presents a cosmic universe harboring nine worlds among the branches of Yggdrasil. Odin’s eye sacrificed for wisdom, Thor’s battles against giants with Mjolnir, and Loki’s chaotic tricks form the most powerful narrative traditions of Northern Europe.
The Edda epics, runic inscriptions, and saga literature tell of Ragnarok’s inevitable destruction and subsequent rebirth. This mythology is one of the deepest sources of modern fantasy literature.
