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Viking beliefs

The Norse myths
When the Vikings first came to Britain, they had their own religion and worshipped many different gods. The stories they told about them are known as 'the Norse Myths'. They are mostly about contests between the gods and the giants.

Thor, the god of thunder trying to lift a giant cat.
Thor, the god of thunder trying to prove his strength
to the Giant King by attempting to lift a giant cat.




In my favourite myths, ordinary people get caught up in adventures with the gods and giants.

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