Political intrigue, swoon-worthy romance, fierce heroes, mythical creatures—the books on this list have it all! But most notably, all of these stories were inspired by the legends and folktales that ...

Chris Hemsworth’s portrayal of Thor has been criticized for turning a Norse god into cheap entertainment, with a fan accusing ...

When thinking of the Norse gods, Balder is not among the most famous: he didn’t even appear in the Marvel movies! But in ...

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In simple terms: Labubu is a toy. But not just any toy. Created by Hong Kong illustrator Kasing Lung in 2015, as part of The Monsters, a series inspired by Nordic mythology. While the collection ...

The storyline echoes real Nordic crime cases involving recovered repressed memories, which have sparked debates in Sweden's legal and psychological communities. Léonie Vincent, who plays Lejla Ness, ...

Looking for a new crime drama to obsess over as we slide into the summer months? It's hard to beat Nordic thrillers for suspense-fueled drama, and the latest raved-about show is definitely one to add ...

A 15-year-old boy accused of trying to recruit contract killers online in a Nordic gang war faces life in prison after being arrested in a multinational police sting. Australian police launched an ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was looking forward to the third India-Nordic Summit to be held later this year in Norway New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Danish counterpart ...

The End of the Humanity According to Ancient Greek Mythology. Credit: Stefans02 / Flickr / CC BY-2.0 According to ancient Greek mythology, there are five ages known as “The Ages of Man,” during which ...

Furthermore, some legends also associate the diamond with the Syamantaka gem, a mythical jewel from Hindu mythology that has its origins linking it to Lord Krishna. While the Koh-i-Noor’s exact ...