Norse Mythology Trivia | Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast #328

Grab some mead and prepare yourself for battle! This week, it’s Norse Mythology Trivia on episode #328 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast.

When you’re done with Norse Mythology Trivia, check out our other episodes with history trivia, geography trivia, and more!

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Classic stories and dazzling illustrations of gods, goddesses, heroes and monsters come to life in a stunning tableau of Norse myths, including those of the thunder god Thor, the one-eyed god and Allfather Odin, and the trickster god Loki. The lyrical storytelling of award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli dramatizes the timeless tales of ancient Scandinavia. This book is the third in the trilogy that includes the popular National Geographic Treasury of Greek Mythology and National Geographic Treasury of Egyptian Mythology.

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Episode Intro

Grab a flagon of mead and get ready for some mythology trivia. On this week’s episode, I’ve got Norse Mythology trivia.

Like our Greek Mythology episode from 2023, I’ll drop this disclaimer: These are the commonly accepted answers. Since it’s mythology, there are, technically, no “right” answers.

I’m your host, Brian Rollins. This is episode 328 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast and let’s go on an adventure.

The Dorky Round

Who is the All-Father and chief god in Norse mythology?
a. Odin
Which Norse god is known as the god of thunder?
a. Thor
Who is the Norse god of mischief and trickery?
a. Loki
The Norse gods call what realm home?
a. Asgard
In what realm will you find Earth?
a. Midgard
Warriors vanquished in battle are sent where?
a. Valhalla
What creatures deliver souls to Valhalla?
a. Valkyries
What is the name of Thor’s hammer?
a. Mjölnir
What is the name of the end-of-the-world battle in Norse mythology?
a. Ragnarok
What 1970 Led Zepplin song features lyrical references to Norse Mythology?
a. Immigrant Song. It’s used during the climax of the third Marvel Thor movie

The Geeky Round

Which goddess is associated with love, beauty, and fertility in Norse mythology?
a. Freya
Who rules over the realm of the dead in Norse mythology?
a. Hel
What type of creature are Hugin and Munin?
a. Ravens
Who do those ravens belong to?
a. Odin
What is the name of the Norse world tree?
a. Yggdrasil
What type of being lives in Svartalfheim?
a. Dwarves
What bridge connects Midgard and Asgard?
a. Bifröst
If you’re fighting a being from Jotunheim, what are you fighting?
a. A giant
What did Odin sacrifice for wisdom?
a. His eye. Sources differ on which eye.
Who guards the Bifrost?
a. Heimdall

The Nerdy Round

What is the name of Loki’s wife?
a. Sigyn
What is the name of the world serpent that encircles Midgard?
a. Jörmungandr
What kind of creature is Sleipnir?
a. He’s an eight-legged horse
What realm is the land of the light elves?
a. Alfheim
What animal sits atop Yggdrasil and spreads gossip?
a. Ratatoskr (a squirrel)
Where did Odin sacrifice his eye?
a. Mimisbunnr or Mimir’s wellspring
What type of tree is Yggdrasil?
a. It’s an ash tree
Who is the son of Loki and the giantess Angrboða?
a. Fenrir. Yes, the wolf.
The sky is made from what god’s skull?
a. Ymir
In Norse Myth, who are the first two humans?
a. Ask and Embla

Episode Conclusion

How did you do? Are you bound for Valhalla after victory, or do you still need to prove you are worthy? Let me know on social media or Discord.

Next week, we’re heading aboard for country trivia. Here’s a clue:

Neanderthals are named for a valley in what modern day country?

Dust off your passports and join me next Wednesday.

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