Norse Mythology dates back to the 13th century and was the ancient belief system of the Scandinavian and Germanic tribes. These roots stretch back thousands of years centered around the pantheon of gods such as Freyja, Odin, and Thor. Originally through many of those years, these legends were passed down through standard communication, that is until the early 1200’s, these mythological tales were written down. Over many years, these old religions began to fade due to the rise of Norse mythology. Norse mythology took over many old religions, until new beliefs came and took them over as well. However, Norse Mythology still continues to shape society to this day. Even though most might not notice this, several days of the week are named after Norse gods. For example, Wednesday comes from Odin’s nickname “Woden.” Friday’s name comes from Goddess Freyja, and Thursday comes from Thor. Now, these aren’t the only ways Norse mythology has developed throughout new culture. Over time, religions like Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism began to gain popularity. These belief systems are a bit similar to Norse Mythology, sharing the practice of worshipping or honoring their perceived higher power. In addition, without Norse Mythology, we wouldn’t have characters like Thor, Loki, Odin, and Hela from the Marvel franchise. Video games like God Of War bring these Norse legends into pop culture, engaging audiences using old cultures in a fun and engaging way. These renewed interests sparked people to reconnect with Norse beliefs. Some people to this day still practice the belief of Norse Mythology, and these people are known as Asatru. Overall, even though you may not notice it, Norse Mythology continues to affect our everyday pop culture through their teachings which have been brought to light.