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Curated catalog of supernatural beings in 10 languages. Mythology, demonology, cryptozoology and folklore documented with relationships, taxonomies and sources.
Fenrir
Fenrir, the monstrous wolf of Norse mythology
Fenrir is the monstrous wolf of Norse mythology, son of Loki and the giantess Angrboda, destined to devour Odin during Ragnarök and to be slain by Vidarr.
Jörmungandr
Jörmungandr, the World Serpent that encircles the Earth in Norse mythology
Monstrous sea serpent that encircles the Earth and bites its own tail, son of Loki and Angrboda.
Jörð
Jörð, goddess-giant personification of the Earth in Norse mythology
Jörð is the goddess-giant personification of the Earth, daughter of Nótt, consort of Odin and mother of Thor.
Loki
Loki, Norse god of cunning, deception and transformation
Loki is the Norse god of cunning, deception and transformation.
Thor
Thor, Norse god of thunder and strength
Son of Odin and of the Earth, he defends Asgard with the hammer Mjölnir.
Hel
Hel, Norse goddess of the underworld and ruler of the dead who did not fall in battle
Hel is the Norse goddess who rules the underworld and receives the dead who do not die in battle.
Odin
Odin, Norse lord of wisdom and war
He gave an eye to drink from Mímir's well and hung nine nights to win the runes.
Angrboda
Angrboda, giantess of Jötunheim, lover of Loki and mother of Fenrir, Jörmungandr and Hel
Giantess of Jötunheim, lover of Loki and mother of Fenrir, Jörmungandr and Hel.
Fáfnir the Dragon
Fáfnir, the ormr that guards the gold of Gnitaheiðr
He lay upon the hoard and ceased to be a man: he crawls, blows venom, and Sigurd kills him.
Ragnar Lodbrok
Ragnar Lodbrok, legendary 9th-century Viking chieftain
Ragnar Lodbrok was a legendary 9th-century Viking chieftain and hero, known for his raids in England and France, his military cunning, and his descendants who founded the northern kings' dynasty.
Freyja
Freyja, Norse goddess of fertility, love, beauty and war
Freyja is a Norse goddess of fertility, love, beauty and war, member of the Vanir who resides in Fólkvangr.
Bestla
Bestla, jotun mother of Odin and wife of Borr in Norse mythology
Bestla is a jotun in Norse mythology, mother of Odin, Vili and Ve, and wife of Borr.
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