Jotunns as Folklore
What type of Folklore? The stories of jotunns in Norse mythology can be classified as part of oral folklore. Oral folklore encompasses...
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Further readings
Anthropologists and historians have provided research and interpretations to shed light on the cultural and historical context of ancient...
Jotunnheim
The realm of the Jotunns was thought to be called Jotunnheim, or, "home of the Jotunn". It holds profound symbolic significance within...
Significance in the Norse Culture
The concept of Jotunns played a significant role in ancient Norse culture and can provide insights into their worldview. The Jotunns...
Etymology
In Old Norse, they were called jötnar (sing. jötunn), or risar (sing. risi), in particular bergrisar, or þursar (sing. þurs), in...
Background
In the mythology of ancient Scandinavia, Jotunns are a prominent group of beings often translated as "giants." They play a significant...
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