Ragnarok
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Ragnorak was the name given to the day when all the gods would die. This battle of the ages would take place on the plains of Vigrid. The major signs that were shown for the coming of Ragnorak was when Baldur, Son of Odin and Frigg had been murdered in cold blood. The second sign that would show that Ragnorak was coming was a three year long winter that had been named Fimbul Winter. This winter would be filled with war backed up with war. This blood bath would not end until the Fimbul Winter was over. Odin, who had previously attempted to prevent Ragnarok from occuring, led the gods. They were assisted by the heroic dead, those who had died in glorious battle and had been taken to live in Valhalla and await the final battle. The frost giants were led by the fire god Loki and assisted by the unworthy dead who came from Hel, and by other monsters.
Two humans, Lif and Lifthrasir, hid in a sacred tree called Yggdrasil during the battle and didn't return until after the battle. When they emerged, they repopulated the Earth. Other survivors of Ragnarok included some of the gods, particularly Odin's brother Honir, Odin's sons Vidar and Vali, Thor's sons Modi and Magni. Another of Odin's sons, Balder, was revived from the dead after the battle.
There are many great stories and legends that the Nordic people had started to provide. Many myths had come from these times and are still told around today. These stories are complex and have meaning behind them and hold a life lesson but some are just for plain enjoyment
Two humans, Lif and Lifthrasir, hid in a sacred tree called Yggdrasil during the battle and didn't return until after the battle. When they emerged, they repopulated the Earth. Other survivors of Ragnarok included some of the gods, particularly Odin's brother Honir, Odin's sons Vidar and Vali, Thor's sons Modi and Magni. Another of Odin's sons, Balder, was revived from the dead after the battle.
There are many great stories and legends that the Nordic people had started to provide. Many myths had come from these times and are still told around today. These stories are complex and have meaning behind them and hold a life lesson but some are just for plain enjoyment