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Rigspula: The Lay of Rig

For Students 9th - 10th
A translation of the Nordic poem, "The Lay of Rig," taken from the "Poetic Edda," one of the few existing pieces of Old Norse literature. This section of the Edda describes how the Norse social classes were created.
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University of Pittsburgh

Germanic Myths, Legends, and Sagas: Gefion's Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Following a brief explanation of who Gefion was in Norse mythology, there are two translated excepts from old Norse texts which describe particular events in which Gefion was involved.
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University of Pittsburgh

Germanic Myths, Legends, and Sagas: Thor, the Viking Thunder God

For Students 9th - 10th
Four myths about the Norse god, Thor, are available here, as well as other information about the worship of Thor in old Scandinavia.
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Baldwin Project: The Heroes of Asgard

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is an e-text version of a children's book published in 1893. It is a collection of stories from Norse mythology, presented in approximately chronological order. A nice feature of this e-text is the ease with which the user can...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Norse Mythology

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive encyclopedia article on Norse mythology, including many eye-catching pictures. Easy to navigate from an outline of the article and a detailed menu of topics on the right side of the screen. Includes discussion of sources,...
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Gateway to the Classics: The Heroes of Asgard: Index of Names With Meanings

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This index of names from Norse mythology comes from a book first published in 1891. The list includes all of the familiar characters from Norse tales, as well as many names of characters and places which figure only briefly in the myths.
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Gateway to the Classics: In the Days of Giants

For Students 9th - 10th
This online version of the 1902 book includes a pronunciation guide for all the Norse names. An especially helpful feature is the ability to customize your display preference.
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Hurstwic: Norse Mythology

For Students 9th - 10th
Great place for information on Norse mythology! These articles "Provide a brief introduction to some of the Norse gods and goddesses, as well as a summary of a few of the stories," and pictures depicting the events.