Viking mythology and stories


Great! You already know a little about myths and legends of Latin America, it's time now to learn a little about Viking mythology.

The world is bigger than you can imagine, for that reason there are many cultures to explore and learn.
Here, we are going to describe the world of the Viking gods.
Do you know something about them? about Odin, Thor or Loki? Well, this is your time, and welcome to the Nordic mythology!

First step: Read the following reading in this link.  The Vikings Gods and Myths  
Second step: Identify the myth about Loki's pranks.
Third step: Answer some questions related to loki's myth.




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