Viking God Facts

The video explores five fascinating facts about Viking gods. It begins with Odin, the Allfather, who created the world as part of the Yggdrasil, the world tree that holds the nine realms. The Bifrost, a rainbow bridge, connects these realms, guarded by Heimdall, who possesses extraordinary senses. The video also explains how Viking gods influenced the names of the days of the week, with Thursday named after Thor. Loki, known for his mischievous pranks, could transform into animals, like a salmon to evade capture. Lastly, Freya, the goddess of marriage and cats, played a significant role in Viking weddings, where bridal cats were gifted to please her.

What is the name of the tree that holds the nine realms in Viking mythology?

• Yggdrasil

• Bifrost

• Midgard

• Asgard

Which god is known for guarding the Bifrost, the Rainbow Bridge?

• Odin

• Heimdall

• Loki

• Thor

Which day of the week is named after the Roman god Saturn?

• Thursday

• Saturday

• Friday

• Wednesday

What animal did Loki transform into to hide from the other gods?

• A bird

• A horse

• A salmon

• A cat

Which goddess is associated with marriage and cats in Viking mythology?

• Freya

• Frigg

• Hel

• Sif