Norse Mythology/Pop Culture Trivia
How many legs does Odin's horse have?
8
What is a Valkyrie?
A female warrior that brings fallen heroes to one of the hero halls in either Asgard or Vanaheim
While on Earth, Thor disguises his hammer into what object?
An umbrella
What kind of tree is Yggdrasil?
Ash tree
Why was Hel banished to Niflheim?
Because Odin foresaw evil in Loki's Children, so he banished them so that they would be less of a threat
Why was Thor, in his first movie banished from Asgard?
Because he caused trouble with the giants and needed discipline if he was ever to become king
Who played Hel in Marvel Movies?
Cate Blanchett
Who plays Thor in the Marvel Movies?
Chris Hemsworth
Who is Modi and what's his brother's name?
Magni and Modi are Thor's sons
In the myths, who inherits Thor's Hammer?
Magni and Modi, Thor's sons. Don't ask me how they're gonna share...
In Thor Ragnarok, who helped Thor locate his father?
Dr. Strange
Who is Dr. Jane Foster?
Female lead in the MOVIES, not in the myths
Who kills Odin in Ragnarok?
Fenrir the Wolf
Who is a God of Fertility?
Frey, Freyja, arguably Thor
Who is Odin's wife?
Frigg
What animals pull Tho's chariot? (Hint they have horns, not antlers)
Goats! aka Toothgrinder and Toothgnasher
Which Side will Loki fight on in Ragnarok?
He will lead the giants against the Gods
Who is the gatekeeper to the Bifrost?
Heimdall
In which realm can you find a child of Loki?
Hel → Helheim World Serpent → Midgard Fenris → Asgard
Name another movie that takes on Norse Mythology
How to Train Your Dragon, Vikings, Frozen, Ragnarok, Loki on Disney+, etc.
What is a popular drink amongst Norsemen and gods?
Mead, lots and lots of mead
What is the realm of the humans called?
Midgard
What realms does Odin protect?
Midgard and Asgard
What's the name of Thor's enchanted Hammer?
Mjollnir
What is Ragnarok?
It is the final battle between the gods and giants that will destroy the worlds as we know it.
What's the eagle's name?
It's just an eagle → no name
What famous novel series strongly resembles the Norse World?
Lord of the Rings
In the movie, Thor loses an eye. In the myths, is that true?
NOPE!
Name 3 actors of characters in Thor Marvel Movies, other than Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston (cannot be from an Avengers movie, only Thor, Thor: The Dark World and Thor: Ragnarok)
Natalie Portman, Anthony Hopkins, Cate Blanchett, Idris Elba, Rene Russo, Stellan Skarsgård, Tessa Thompson, Jeff Goldblum, Mark Ruffalo, Benedict Cumberbatch, etc.
Whose side was Thor on for Avengers Civil War?
Neither, he stayed out of the battle
What's the dragon's name?
Nidhogg
How long does Odin hang from the world tree to obtain wisdom?
Nine days
Is Loki a God?
No, he is actually a giant
Is Loki Odin's son? Like biologically?
Nope.
In the real myths, are Loki and Thor brothers?
Nope. Cousins at best.
Where do these myths and movies originate?
Norway!
Who's Thor's Father?
Odin
How is the Bifrost depicted?
Rainbow bridge
What's the name of the Squirrell?
Ratatosk
Name 2 animals that live in the World Tree
Ratatosk (squirrel), Nidhogg (dragon), a Falcon, Deer/Stags
Which Infinity Stone does Jane Foster Absorb?
Reality Stone
What's the real color of Thor's hair?
Red!
What happens when Freyja cries?
She cries gold, gems, precious stones, jewels, etc
In the Myths how is Hela actually related to Thor?
She's Thor's niece → maybe a cousin? It's complicated...
Who is Thor's wife? (in the myths)
Sif
In the Movies, how is Hela related to Thor?
Sister
Which infinity stone was in the Tesseract?
Space Stone
Name 2 of Odin's symbols:
Spear, Sleipnir, Ravens, Wolf, triangle symbol, eye, runes (maybe), throne, Asgard
What is Thor's new ax from the Movie called?
Stormbreaker
Name 2 days of the week that are named after Norse Gods
Sunday: For Sol, goddess of the sun, Sun's day Monday: For Mani, goddess of the moon, Mani's day Tuesday: For Tyr, god of war, Tyr's day Wednesday: For Odin, aka Woden, Woden's day Thursday: For Thor, god of strength & storms, Thor's day Friday: For Frigg, goddess of marriage, Frigg's day
Who kills Thor in Ragnarok?
The World Serpent
What are runes?
They are magical symbols of power and words
Why did Odin give up one of his eyes?
To get wisdom from Mimir, the God of wisdom and knowledge
Where do all-mighty Norse warriors hope to go after death?
Valhalla or Folkvang
Which of the 9 realms is home to the Vanir Gods?
Vanaheim
What kind of God is Freyja?
Vanir and/or Goddess of Fertility
Who were the 2 characters in the Thor/Avenger Marvel Movies that lifted Thor's Hammer?
Vision, Captain America
Which day of the week is named after Odin?
Wednesday (From his nickname Woden)
What's the World Tree's real name?
Yggdrasil
Name 1 cameo of Stan Lee's from Thor Marvel Movies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3wOq8h5fS8