Coming just four movies into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, 2011's Thor thrust a handful of Norse gods, goddesses, and heroes into the mainstream spotlight.

Sól Norse mythology has interesting stories to tell about the rising and setting of both the sun and the moon. Sól, the sun goddess, is supposedly being chased through the sky by a wolf, Sköll.

The first time Neil Gaiman wrote about the Norse gods, they were the con men at the heart of American Gods, subsisting off petty grifts in belief-starved America. Now, with Starz’s anticipated ...

Alan Baker explains the rich tapestry of Viking mythology which has influenced world literature, including Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

From Greek goddesses to Norse heroes, these legendary names come with built-in stories. These names are perfect for your baby girl or boy. 30 Best Mythological Baby Names That Exude Power and ...

Most people have some passing familiarity with Norse mythology and legend. Even the days of our modern week are named after its gods and goddesses. But there is a dark side to the Nordic mythos ...

Dozens of ancient gold-foil figures depicting images of Norse gods have been unearthed in Norway, archaeologists said, marking at least the third discovery of treasures in the country in recent weeks.

Netflix announced the cast for Zack Snyder's new series, 'Twilight of the Gods,' at their Geeked Week event today. The show is set to follow Norse mythology in anime form.