5. Which group of the gods id described in "The Mead of Poets" as softer, brother and sister gods and goddesses who made the soils fertile and the plants grow?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Odin do in order to ensure Thiazi is forever remembered?

2. How does the author describe Frey in the beginning of "The Story of Gerd and Frey"?

3. Why does Thor attempt to wake Skrymir when they travel together?

4. How does Loki manage to appease Skadi in "The Apples of Immortality"?

5. Why does Odin go to Baugi's home in “The Mead of Poets"?

6. What trick does Loki play on Thialfi in "Thor's Journey to the Land of the Giants"?

7. What exchange does Frey make with Skirnir in "The Story of Gerd and Frey"?

8. How does Odin ultimately attain the mead of poets?

9. How is the setting of Jotunheim described? Who lives here?

10. What does the mead symbolize in “The Mead of Poets"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the setting of Asgard. Who lives in Asgard? How large is this setting? How populated is it? What are examples of imagery in the text to help illustrate this setting?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the Norse creation story. From what did the world and the gods arise? How many worlds are there in Norse mythology? What connects these worlds?

Essay Topic 3

Examine and discuss the symbolism in "The Apples of Immortality." The image of an apple has been employed in many myths, stories, etc. over time. What do the apples in this story represent? How does this representation connect to others outside of Norse mythology?

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