Companions of a Goddess In Norse mythology, cats were linked to Freyja, the goddess of love, beauty, and fertility. She rode a chariot pulled by two large cats, believed to be gifts from Thor.

With their dense fur, formidable hunting skills, and an almost mythical lineage, these cats captured the hearts of the Norse people long ... from the thunder god Thor, and in many tales, Freyja ...

But the true essence of the legend lies not in our sanitised representations of golden-haired women drifting regally through the skies on white horses, but in Old Norse mythology of the 13th ...

The Norse people loved Thor, because he was the god who protected them and their ... ship along with their favourite treasures, weapons, pets and even servants. If Vikings died bravely in battle ...

Watch stories from Norse mythology told in a fun but faithful style for 7-9 year olds. Featuring Odin, Loki, Freya, Thor and many other gods, goddesses, giants and an array of unusual creatures!

Neil Gaiman stops by the WSJ Cafe to discuss his new book "Norse Mythology" and how his take on Thor, Odin and Loki is different from Marvel's comic book version. Photo: Getty Images Fort Knox Has ...