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Myths Behind Ragnarok Item Names
« on: 14 January 2019, 23:28:57 »
If you're tired of playing, some are worth the read.. though most of these I've just skimmed and scanned

just click on the name and it will redirect

Gram - sword

Tyrfing - sword

Neith (Neith's Will) - thrown weapon

Brisingamen - amulet

Gungnir - spear

Mjolnir - thrown weapon, hammer

Hrunting - sword

Agris Helmet (Golden Agris Helmet) - helm

Hati - thrown weapon

Jarnvid (Jarnvidja Nails) - thrown weapon

Ladon (Ladon's Maw) - thrown weapon

Naglfar - thrown weapon

Hofud - sword

Laevateinn - sword

Mistilteinn - thrown weapon

Brokkr (Brokkr's Gift) - axe

Leucetius (Fervor of Leucetius) - axe

Starkad (Starkad's Wife) - axe

Brynhild (Brynhild's Helm) - helm

Urd (Cap of Urd) - helm

Prosopon - helm

Cernunnos (Guise of the Horned God Set) - set

Triteia (Triteia's Coral Crown) - helm

Volund (Volund's Masterpiece) - helm

Skuld (Shield of Skuld) - shield

Skadi (Pendant of Skadi) - amulet

Svalinn - shield

Belenus (Glory of Belenus) - shield

Ran (Ran's Favor) - amulet

Ryggknappsspanne (not really a myth but the name sounds interesting.. the name Ryggknappsspanne is also translated) - amulet

Torc of Lochar Moss - amulet

Arubianus (Arubianus Helmet) - helm

Epona (Epona's Horses, Epona's Hog Mane) - relic, helm

Gutuater (Gutuater Cap) - helm


safe to say, devs did their research
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« Last Edit: 16 November 2019, 21:46:49 by botebote77 »
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Re: Myths Behind Ragnarok Item Names
« Reply #1 on: 15 January 2019, 02:45:40 »
You did a good research as well. It would be nice if unique items had a description for better lore, as relics/charms do. If I ever have the time to do it, I'll definetly use your list.

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Re: Myths Behind Ragnarok Item Names
« Reply #2 on: 15 January 2019, 10:32:02 »
Very interesting,

The one i remenber

Sigurd- relic; ( Sigurd cloak ) upper armor
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Re: Myths Behind Ragnarok Item Names
« Reply #3 on: 16 January 2019, 15:19:40 »
Prosopo also means face in greek, it is more wildely used for face rather than person
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Re: Myths Behind Ragnarok Item Names
« Reply #4 on: 16 November 2019, 12:25:54 »
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