CHAPTER II

The Age of the Gods

The gods gain their treasures, and Thor and his companions journey to the land of giants.

Chapter 2・41 entries

In this chapter

2-1

Odin Watches Over the World

How does Odin learn what happens in the world?

2-2

Thor, the God of Strength

What treasures help Thor use his strength?

2-3

The Shining God and the Peacemaker

How does Forseti settle disputes?

2-4

The Sea God and His Mountain Wife

Why could they not agree on life by the sea or in the mountains?

2-5

Frey and Freyja

Who receives those who die in battle?

2-6

The Brave God, the Poet, and the Watchman

Which god can hear the grass growing?

2-7

Gods Skilled with Bows and Skis

Which god is unmatched at archery and skiing?

2-8

Clever Loki

What part does Loki play among the gods?

2-9

Meet the Goddesses

What roles do the goddesses have?

2-10

The Women Who Ride to Battle

What do the Valkyries decide on the battlefield?

2-11

The Making of Mjolnir

What treasures came from Loki’s mischief?

2-12

The Wall and Svadilfari

How did the gods outwit the giant building their wall?

2-13

Loki’s Terrifying Children

Where did Loki’s children go?

2-14

Fenrir and Tyr

Why did Tyr lose his right hand?

2-15

Idunn’s Apples

How was Idunn rescued after she was carried away?

2-16

A Husband Chosen by His Feet

What happened when Skadi chose a husband by his feet?

2-17

The Sword Given Up for Love

What did Frey give up for love?

2-18

The Goat That Came Back to Life

Why did the goat limp after coming back to life?

2-19

A Night Inside a Glove

What was the hall where Thor spent the night?

2-20

Utgard-Loki

What contests did Thor attempt?

2-21

The Truth Behind the Contests

Who were their opponents really?

2-22

The Quest for a Giant Cauldron

What kind of cauldron did the gods need for their feast?

2-23

Thor Goes Fishing

What happened when Thor hooked the great serpent?

2-24

The Cup That Broke Against a Head

How did Thor break the unbreakable cup?

2-25

A Quarrel with the Ferryman

Why can't mighty Thor get across the water?

2-26

Thor Dresses as a Bride

Why did Thor dress as a bride?

2-27

The Bride Who Won Back the Hammer

How did the bride get the hammer back?

2-28

Thor and Hrungnir

Who helped Thor when he lay trapped?

2-29

Too Happy to Remember the Spell

Why is the whetstone still stuck in Thor's head?

2-30

Thor Without His Hammer

How did Thor fight without his hammer?

2-31

A Battle of Wits Until Dawn

Why did the battle of wits last until dawn?

2-32

Advice for Travelers and Friends

What matters when traveling and making friends?

2-33

A Name That Lives On

What lives on after we die?

2-34

Odin's Disappointment in Love

What happened when Odin fell in love?

2-35

Lessons Heard Beside the Well

How should we treat guests and friends?

2-36

A Battle of Wits with Lives at Stake

Which question could the giant not answer?

2-37

The God Bound Between the Fires

Who helped the guest between the fires?

2-38

The Young Man Who Became a Boar

Why did Freyja trace Ottar's ancestors?

2-39

The Gods' Family Tree and a Prophecy

What happens when the sea reaches the sky?

2-40

A Mother's Spells from the Grave

How does a dead mother help her son on his journey?

2-41

The Name That Opens the Gate

Whose name opens the gate to the hall?