Rachael Kohn: Science fiction, opera, and fantasy literature; all have been greatly influenced by the myths and history of the Nordic peoples. I'm talking about the antics of those horned and helmeted ...

The ‘oh-so-charming’ Norse God has to be Thor. He is also one of the most well-known of the Norse gods, and is depicted as a powerful warrior with a red beard, carrying his mighty hammer, Mjölnir, who ...

Myth: Gods of Asgard is a roguelike action RPG based on the fantastic world of Norse gods, beasts, and myths.You choose a god-hero and hack and slash your way through the legendary realms of Asgard, ...

Both feared and adored, Freya was more than a goddess of beauty — she was a master of magic, a chooser of the slain, and a ...

AMERICAN VIKINGS: How the Norse Sailed Into the Lands and Imaginations of America. By Martyn Whittock. Pegasus Books. 272 pages. $29.95. Centuries of lively and heroic medieval sagas, first recorded ...

Exploring diverse mythologies reveals unique rulers and deities shaping cosmic themes like love and wisdom, connecting cultures through universal narratives of gods and goddesses. Gods like Thor and ...

Stephen Smith is a managing editor for CBSNews.com based in New York. A Washington, D.C. native, Steve was previously an editorial producer for the Washington Post, and has also worked in Los Angeles, ...