Story Chest: Norse Myths

Story Chest: Norse Myths

6 Episodes

Join Professor Hyll in the Museum to discover a collection of key animated Norse Myths and legends: from creation to Ragnarok.

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Story Chest: Norse Myths
  • Ymir the First Giant

    Episode 1

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

  • Odin's Quest for Knowledge

    Episode 2

    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.

  • The Forging of Mjollnir

    Episode 3

    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.

  • Loki's Children

    Episode 4

    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.

  • The Death of Baldur

    Episode 5

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

  • Ragnarok

    Episode 6

    Professor Hyll present 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.