ODIN'S RAVENS - HUGIN AND MUNIN

 The vast majority of interesting beings, giants, Gods and animals, and everything else around the Norse Cosmos are already known to those interested in Norse mythology. For those who are unfamiliar with the Norse Universe's characters, it's important noting that each one has a unique story to tell.

All of the animals and beings from Norse mythology were represented with great accuracy. Their responsibilities and involvements were thoroughly defined. They all had to perform their parts, no matter how important their duties were.

Now, let’s focus more on the All-Father Odin. As we know (or don’t know), he was the Ruler of the Gods. He’s known as the wisest and smartest warrior and leader among them all. He ruled over the nine realms in the Norse mythology Universe. Additionally, he was the appointed leader of the tribe of Gods called Aesir (old Norse Æsir) in Asgard (old Norse Ásgarðr). Asgard was one of the nine realms in which the Gods lived.

Odin, the All-Father, as much as he was wise and cunning, always had external help from his loyal minions. A good example is Valkyries. Whenever the men of Midgard fought, Odin would send his loyal Valkyries to choose the best warriors that fell in the battle so they could join Odin and other gods in the great halls of Valhalla.

Like any other great ruler, Odin got a lot of use from the help his minions and loyal followers provided. Two ravens had a vital role to play in Odin’s rule. Their names were Huginn and Muninn.

THE STORY ABOUT ODIN’S RAVENS – HUGINN AND MUNINN

Odin's Ravens - Huginn and Muninn

Let’s begin with an explanation of what their names mean. Hugin (Old Norse Huginn) is translated as “thoughts,” while Munin (Old Norse Muninn) roughly translates as “memory” or “mind.” The ravens flew daily over Midgard (old Norse Miðgarðr), collecting crucial information and bringing it back to Odin.

It has been told that Odin was also called raven-God (old Norse Hrafnaguð), among many other names. Odin gave his ravens the ability to speak so they could provide him with the information he sought.

Every morning, the ravens would fly to Midgard and search for any piece of information that may be useful to Odin. They looked and listened throughout the realm of men for the most exciting things to bring back to the All-Father.

THE POPULARITY OF THE TWO RAVENS TODAY

Odin’s ravens, like many other things coming from Norse mythology, are incredibly popular even today. People can find numerous Viking items involving various creatures and characters like Huginn and Muninn to wear like necklaces, wrist-rings, bracelets, golden rings, pins, clothes, and many others.

Norse Universe had a strong influence over us because of its sheer variety of deities and creatures involved. Additionally, the stories coming from the Vikings’ Era are the ones that people around the world cherish and want to learn more about.

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