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The category is for articles about weapons in Norse mythology. Pages in category "Mythological Norse weapons" The following 12 pages are in this category, out of 12 total.
(Norse mythology) Babr-e Bayan, a suit of armor that Rostam wore in wars described in the Persian epic Shahnameh. The armor was invulnerable against fire, water and weapons. (Persian mythology) Golden Coat of Chainmail, part of Fafnir's treasure which Sigurd took after he slew the dragon. (Norse mythology)
Viking landing at Dublin, 841, by James Ward (1851-1924). Knowledge about military technology of the Viking Age (late 8th to mid-11th century Europe) is based on relatively sparse archaeological finds, pictorial representations, and to some extent on the accounts in the Norse sagas and laws recorded in the 12th–14th centuries.
In Norse mythology, the sword belonging to Freyr, a Norse god associated with sunshine, summer, and fair weather, is depicted as one of the few weapons that is capable of fighting on its own. Since Freyr gave up the sword to Skírnir for the hand of the giantess Gerðr , he will die at Ragnarök .
Halayudha – A plough used as a weapon by Balarama. Kaladanda – the staff of Death is a special and lethal club used by the God Yama or God of Naraka or Hell in Hindu mythology. It was the ultimate weapon; once fired it would kill anybody before it no matter what boons he had to protect himself. Kaumodaki – The Gada (mace) of the Hindu god ...
Probably from MHG mâl ("decoration, ornament"), commonly used of ornaments on weapons. [41] Wolfhart's sword in Rosengarten zu Worms F. [41] Mimming Old English: Mimming, Middle High German: Mimminc, Old Norse: Mimungr: Possibly from PGmc *min-("to remember"). The short vowel makes an association with Mimir unlikely. [42] Witige's sword, made ...
In Norse mythology, Lævateinn is a weapon crafted by Loki mentioned in the Poetic Edda poem Fjölsvinnsmál.The name Lævateinn does not appear in the original manuscript reading, but is an emendation from Hævateinn made by Sophus Bugge and others.
In Norse mythology, Gram (Old Norse Gramr, meaning "Wrath"), [1] also known as Balmung or Nothung, is the sword that Sigurd used to kill the dragon Fafnir. [2] It is primarily used by the Völsungs in the Volsunga Saga. However, it is also seen in other legends, such as the Thidrekssaga in which it is wielded by Hildebrand.