In my novel, A Deal with Odin, I stepped into the world of Norse mythology for many of my characters and for my setting. Much of the book takes place in Odin’s Hall of Valhalla. You’ve probably heard of Valhalla–along with Odin and Thor, it’s the most recognizable part of Norse mythology. Valhalla is located in Asgard, the world of…
Click here for audio version With the new Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power series coming up, I thought I’d explore the connections between Tolkien’s world and the world of Norse mythology. Let’s start with Gandalf! Gandalf The most obvious, and most mentioned, connection between The Lord of the Rings and Norse mythology is the character of Gandalf. Gandalf…
Click here for audio version Odin's Sacrifice No pain, no gain. You can’t get something for nothing. Everything has its price. We’ve all heard these sayings, some of us, perhaps, even live by them. To attain what we want, whether it be a minor goal to get in better shape, or a huge dream like making it to the Olympics,…