Odin, the king of Asgard, was plagued by nightmares. Three fearsome figures haunted his dreams: a massive, writhing shadow; a shambling, rotting corpse; and worst of all, a monstrous beast with a deadly bite. Though their true forms were...

Baldur was the gentlest and most beloved being in all of Asgard. But lately, he had been plagued by gruesome visions foretelling his own imminent death. Determined to protect her son from these grim prophecies, Queen Frigg travelled...

Professor Hyll presents the story of Ragnarok: the Norse apocalypse and end of the world. He also explains the cyclical nature of the Norse Myths and how the end is the beginning in a constant cycle of birth and rebirth.

Professor Hyll presents the story of the Death of Baldur - an event that leaves Loki chained to a rock, and the start of Ragnarok.

Professor Hyll tells us the story of Loki's children: Fenrir the giant wolf, Jormungandr the World Serpent and Hel, goddess of the Underworld who all play pivotal roles in Ragnarok, the Norse Apocalypse.

Professor Hyll presents the story of the Forging of Mjollnir. Loki's tricks go too far, and inadvertently playing a part in creating many of the Norse god's weapons and treasures, including the legendary hammer Mjollnir.

Professor Hyll presents the story of Ymir the First Giant and how the Norse people believed the world and universe was created.

Professor Hyll tells us the story of how Odin became the wisest entity in the nine realms, from sacrificing an eye for knowledge, to his ultimate sacrifice to bring written word and runes into the world of man.

Pupil outcome: I can understand the plot and some of the Norse mythology that it includes. Key learning points: - Odin is the god of wisdom who sacrificed an eye for greater understanding. - Martha is believed to be a descendant of Odin....

What do the Sagas of the Icelanders and Game of Thrones have in common? Dr. Zarka answers this question and explores how the draugr, Nordic undead monsters, bear a striking resemblance to the White Walkers—and more importantly, how these...

An introduction to the Dragons and Monsters of high fantasy. This is part 3 from the series 'Rings, King and Things'.