In the Norse myths wolves play a fairly important role. Along with the raven they
were closely connected to Odin, Father of all Gods and wolves also have a great
importance in prophesies which describes the end of the world, Ragnarök.
Below are three legends which are connected to eachother and played a very important
role in the cosmology of the Vikings. I've added a very short introduction concerning
how they saw upon the world, for those who are interested.
Cosmology of the Vikings
Sun and Moon
Fenrir
A Wolf Shall Devour the Sun - Ragnarök
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