Norse
adjective
Related to the ancient people of Scandinavia, their languages, or their culture.
The Vikings were one of the Norse seafaring groups.
Often appears as...
- norse mythology
- norse culture
Usage tips
Historical,Academic
noun
The language of the ancient Norse people.
He is proficient in Old Norse, the language of the Vikings.
Often appears as...
- old norse
- norse language
Usage tips
Historical,Academic
adjective
Related to the ancient people of Scandinavia, their languages, or their culture.
The Vikings were one of the Norse seafaring groups.
Often appears as...
- norse mythology
- norse culture
Usage tips
Historical,Academic
noun
The language of the ancient Norse people.
He is proficient in Old Norse, the language of the Vikings.
Often appears as...
- old norse
- norse language
Usage tips
Historical,Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Identity
Refers to people and culture from old Scandinavia, not modern.
The Norse traditions influenced many modern customs.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Vikings
'Norse' encompasses more than just Vikings, including all ancient Scandinavians.
Norse artifacts are found across various Scandinavian sites.
Pro Tip 3/3Mythic References
Often links to Norse mythology, which influences pop culture.
Thor is a popular superhero based on a Norse god.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Identity
Refers to people and culture from old Scandinavia, not modern.
The Norse traditions influenced many modern customs.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Vikings
'Norse' encompasses more than just Vikings, including all ancient Scandinavians.
Norse artifacts are found across various Scandinavian sites.
Pro Tip 3/3Mythic References
Often links to Norse mythology, which influences pop culture.
Thor is a popular superhero based on a Norse god.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Identity
Refers to people and culture from old Scandinavia, not modern.
The Norse traditions influenced many modern customs.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Vikings
'Norse' encompasses more than just Vikings, including all ancient Scandinavians.
Norse artifacts are found across various Scandinavian sites.
Pro Tip 3/3Mythic References
Often links to Norse mythology, which influences pop culture.
Thor is a popular superhero based on a Norse god.
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Tessa Thompson
American Actress
Norse mythology is mystifying and fantastic and totally confusing, but you can draw a lot of inspiration from it.
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Tessa Thompson
American Actress
Norse mythology is mystifying and fantastic and totally confusing, but you can draw a lot of inspiration from it.
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