The Ultimate Norse Mythology Crossword Puzzle
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- 1. The mother of the trickster god in Norse Mythology.
- 5. Of the four magnificent harts that dwell upon Yggdrasil, who amongst them is missing? Dáinn, Dvalinn, Duraþrór and ?.
- 9. This enormous four-winged bird’s name means “corpse-swallower” and it is said to be the origin of the winds.
- 14. She is the daughter of Njordr and the Queen of the Valkyries.
- 16. He was a Dwarf King, whose sons were transformed into dragons.
- 18. This ring was created by a Dwarf to magically find sources of gold, but instead brought curses upon anyone who possessed it.
- 19. She is married to the God of Poetry and she herself keeps guard over an orchard with very special fruit.
- 21. The father of Loki.
- 23. Thor required these to help him control his mighty hammer Mjolnir.
- 24. Who are Urdr, Verthandi and Skuld?
- 27. It was called the best and finest of ships in Norse Mythology, which could be folded up to fit in one’s pocket.
- 28. This monstrous red hound is bound in chains within the Realm ruled over by the Goddess Hel.
- 30. She is a Fire Giant and the keeper of Lævateinn.
- 32. This legendary hero was responsible for killing the dragon Fafnir.
- 33. He is the father of Sól, the Sun and Máni, the Moon.
- 34. She is virginal maid servant of the Asgardian Queen Frigga, whose name means “bountiful”.
- 35. He was originally known as Freya’s friend Ottar, before he became something else.
- 36. Which God has a daughter who is both a Goddess as well as a Valkyrie?
- 37. These poor zombie-like individuals were once warriors who were brought back to life without their souls.
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- 2. The primordial cow who fed Ymir with her milk.
- 3. He is said to be the ruler of Jotunheim, whose name means “uproar,” and who is feared by all the Jotnar.
- 4. How many days did Odin hang himself from the tree Yggdrasil, in order to gain knowledge?
- 6. What was the name of the venom flowing from the River Elivagar, of which the primordial giant Ymir was born from?
- 7. He is destined to bring about Ragnarok and will engulf the Earth in flames.
- 8. The goddess of Helheim’s ship, constructed entirely of fingernails and toenails.
- 10. She is a Jotunn and the second wife of Vanaheim’s ruler, Njordr.
- 11. These renowned blacksmiths created several precious treasures for Loki, including Sif’s Hair, the ring Draupnir and Odin’s spear Gungnir.
- 12. What is the name of the flying, sea-treading horse of the messenger Goddess of the Aesir?
- 13. She is the guardian of the Bridge Gjallarbru, which passes over the River Gjoll in Helheim.
- 15. What is the name of the monstrous beast who gnaws upon the roots of Yggdrasil?
- 17. This Vanir Goddess had nine daughters with her husband.
- 20. Which magical possession of Odin’s had the ability to instantly self-replicate?
- 22. Which incredibly gigantic Jotunn inevitably shattered his head, by falling upon Thor’s hammer Mjolnir?
- 25. Which Vanir god possesses the great Gjallarhorn?
- 26. The primordial void that existed before the creation of the Nine Realms.
- 29. The favorite of the Gods had only one weakness, what was it?
- 31. This furry creature spends its day running back and forth, up and down Yggdrasil relaying gossip and messages.
- 32. What is the type of magic practiced by both humans and the gods in Norse Mythology?
- 34. He was given the Realm of Alfheim, the home of the Elves, as teething present.