Marvel turns the Norse hammer-wielding god Thor into a woman in order to appeal to female readers but why, when there are already plenty of kick-ass Norse goddesses to choose from? The comic book ...

The Norse myths, the tale of Ragnarok, and the notion of a powerful female protagonist all "felt very natural" to the Legend of Solgard developer Snowprint Studios. As far as ancient folklore goes, ...

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She's heavenly in your book, so why not name your little girl after a goddess? There are so many beautiful goddess names from cultures around the world that you'll find the perfect one for your little ...

Both feared and adored, Freya was more than a goddess of beauty — she was a master of magic, a chooser of the slain, and a force even the gods respected. Her story reveals the power she held over life ...

As he did in Gods and Goddesses of the Ancient Maya, Leonard Everett Fisher continues to explore mythology in Gods and Goddesses of the Ancient Norse. Set against bold portraits, informative passages ...

Thor, the macho thunder god who has been a Marvel Comics headliner for more than half a century and was portrayed by brawny actor Chris Hemsworth in several blockbuster movies, is now a thunder ...