The Root of all Myths Trivia Quiz

Answer: Heimdall

The horn of Heimdall, called Gjallarhorn, was sounded by the watchman god to signal Ragnarok, the final battle. At this time, Fenrir would break free from his chains and Loki would escape from his cave-prison to wage war against the gods.

Answer: Gerd

Oddly, Gerd was a giantess, a race hated by the gods. Nevertheless, love between gods and giants was not unique to this pairing. Other examples include Njord and Skadi, who were wed after Skadi chose Njord as the god with the most beautiful feet, and the monstrous union between Angrboda and Loki, from which spawned Fenrir and his hideous siblings.

Answer: A boar

Frey was presented with this boar, named Gullinbursti, by Brokk and Eitri, sons of Ivaldi. These brothers were skilled dwarves, but, like many of their kin, would work only for sex, gold or glory.

Answer: A ring

This myth, like so many before it, displays the cold, relentless side of Loki. The gold was forced from Andvari's dwarf hands in order to save Odin and Heimdall, who were being held captive by Hreidmar, a grieving father. Despite getting what he came for, Loki refused to let Andvari keep his namesake ring, which would allow him to renew his wealth.

Answer: Frigg

Though all were distraught at Balder's death, his mother, Frigg, was totally inconsolable, crying tears of gold from the day of his death. This grief may have been coupled with guilt, as it was Frigg who told Loki that mistletoe was the only substance which could kill her son.

Freya, a goddess often equated to Frigg, was also said to cry tears of gold after the disappearance of her husband, Od, who many considered an alternate version of Odin.

Answer: Loki - Sessrumnir

Sessrumnir is actually the hall of Freya, located in Folkvangr, Freya's meadow.
Gladsheim was the hall of Odin, father of the gods, and was the meeting place of the gods in times of strife. Its name, meaning "shining place", can be seen to refer to the precious metals from which it was made.

Answer: It was crafted by four dwarves

Perhaps the best known myth concerning the necklace of Brisings is how it was acquired by Freya. Made by four dwarves (Dvalinn, Alfrik, Berling, and Grer), the necklace was immediately desired by Freya, who offered them many things. However, the dwarves were firm in their demands - Freya must spend a night with each of them.

Answer: Her hair

The golden hair of Sif was said to reach the floor. It was maliciously shaven off by Loki, causing anger amongst the gods, particularly Thor. Loki replaced the hair of Sif, as well as offering other gifts in order to make amends.

Answer: Justice

Little is known about Forseti (as is the case for many gods and, even more so, goddesses).

Forseti's mother, Nana, had few associations aside from being the wife of Balder and mother of Forseti. This dependence on her husband is well reflected in the myth of Balder's death - Nana threw herself onto the burning ship, Ringhorn, where her husband was cremated.

Answer: Gold would give them a good afterlife if they were claimed by Ran

Ran, with her husband Aegir, had a great hall beneath the sea, which often played host to the gods in times of celebration and merriment. Ran would use her vast net to capture and drown passing vikings and steal their gold, which lit the halls of her palace.