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Germanic mythology is a collection of stories and beliefs from the Germanic peoples. This includes groups like the Norse, Anglo-Saxons, and other Continental Germanic tribes. These stories were an important part of their old religious practices, called Germanic paganism.
These stories are about gods, goddesses, heroes, and magical creatures. They explain how people thought the world worked and why things happened. Many of these tales have been shared for many years and are still read and enjoyed today.
One of the most famous parts of Germanic mythology is Norse mythology. It includes well-known characters like Odin, Thor, and Loki. These stories also talk about ideas such as courage and fate.
Origins
As the Germanic languages developed from the Proto-Indo-European language, the stories and beliefs of Germanic mythology also grew from Proto-Indo-European mythology. Old drawings, called petroglyphs, found in Scandinavia, show that these myths have been important since the time of the Nordic Bronze Age.
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