Centreofexcellence – Norse Mythology Diploma Course

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Summary

• Centreofexcellence – Norse Mythology Diploma CourseWhat Will You Learn?The stories and people of ancient Norse myths are as complex as they are compelling and as provocative as they are pleasing.

• Not all the heroes behave heroically and not all monsters are genuinely evil.

• And while order is admired, chaos abounds.Though many stories make up the full collection of Norse myths, the Norse Mythology Diploma Course introduces you to the primary tales that begin at the start of the cosmos and end with its complete annihilation.The Norse Mythology Course begins with the world and beliefs of the people who originated the stories you will study – the Vikings.

• You will look at the particular behaviours and the firmly held spiritual beliefs of these people to gain greater insight into the stories they held dear.The course looks at the beginning of how the Norse cosmos was created.

• You will be introduced to the Norse ‘tree of life’ – Yggdrasil – a symbol that was central to the universe, before moving on to discuss the creation myth and the nine realms that the Vikings believed were inhabited by gods, monsters and others.You’ll take a look at some of the most important deities in the Norse pantheon – Odin, Thor, Loki, Freya, Baldr and Tyr.