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In [[Halo Universe|the Halo Universe]] there are several references to '''Norse mythology''', or simply the Norse people. Below are a few of them. | In [[Halo Universe|the Halo Universe]] there are several references to '''Norse mythology''', or simply the Norse people. Below are a few of them. | ||
==Characters== | ==Characters== | ||
'''Loki'''; [[Loki]] was an [[Artificial intelligence|AI]] on [[Harvest]] who shifted shape when changing his role with [[Mack]]. Loki, in Norse mythology, was the god of chaos, mischief and treachery, and could shift shape. Additionally, he was also infamously known to be a trickster - much like Mack. The [[Pillars of Loki]] was also a nickname for a training course on [[Reach]]. | '''Loki'''; [[Loki]] was an [[Artificial intelligence|AI]] on [[Harvest]] who shifted shape when changing his role with [[Mack]]. Loki, in Norse mythology, was the god of chaos, mischief and treachery, and could shift shape. Additionally, he was also infamously known to be a trickster - much like Mack. The [[Pillars of Loki]] was also a nickname for a training course on [[Reach]]. | ||
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==Locations== | ==Locations== | ||
'''Utgard''': [[Utgard]] was the capital of Harvest. In Norse mythology, Utgard was the stronghold of the giants. | '''Utgard''': [[Utgard]] was the capital of Harvest. In Norse mythology, Utgard was the stronghold of the giants. | ||
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'''Yggdrasil''': The [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I ADS|HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I]] and [[Mark IX Mantis ADS|Mark IX armor defense systems]] were named after Yggdrasil the World Tree. | '''Yggdrasil''': The [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I ADS|HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I]] and [[Mark IX Mantis ADS|Mark IX armor defense systems]] were named after Yggdrasil the World Tree. | ||
'''Mímir''': One of the cities of Paris IV, [[Mímir]], is named for a prominent figure in Norse mythology, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%ADmir Mímir], who watched over the well in which Odin sacrificed his eye. A [[Mimir River|river]] on Harvest and a helmet used by the [[Executor]]s are also named after this mythological figure. | |||
==Objects== | ==Objects== | ||
'''The Index''': The [[Activation Index]] is supposedly similar looking to Thor's Hammer. | '''The Index''': The [[Activation Index]] is supposedly similar looking to Thor's Hammer. | ||
'''GUNGNIR''': [[Project GUNGNIR]] is named after [[Wikipedia:Gungnir|Gungnir]], the spear used by Odin, the Norse god of war. The symbol for the project is also fashioned after the symbol for the mythological Gungnir. The [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V (G)|GUNGNIR helmet]] has one "eye", as did Odin. | '''GUNGNIR''': [[Project GUNGNIR]] is named after [[Wikipedia:Gungnir|Gungnir]], the spear used by Odin, the Norse god of war. The symbol for the project is also fashioned after the symbol for the mythological Gungnir. The [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V (G)|GUNGNIR helmet]] has one "eye", as did Odin. | ||
'''YGGDRASIL''': [[Project_YGGDRASIL|Project YGGDRASIL]] is named after [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yggdrasil Yggdrasil], the Norse "World Tree". The fact that the project was intended to "branch out" MJOLNIR related technologies for use in other subjects, such as mechanical walkers, may be related. | |||
'''Skidbladnir''': The [[colony ship]] {{UNSCShip|Skidbladnir}} is named after the ship made by Loki to fit all the Gods. Loki was also the shipboard AI of the ''Skibladnir'' before it was made Harvest's [[Planetary Security Intelligence]]. | '''Skidbladnir''': The [[colony ship]] {{UNSCShip|Skidbladnir}} is named after the ship made by Loki to fit all the Gods. Loki was also the shipboard AI of the ''Skibladnir'' before it was made Harvest's [[Planetary Security Intelligence]]. | ||
'''MJOLNIR''': The [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]], that is designed specifically for the SPARTAN-II's, is also [[wikipedia:Mjöllnir|the hammer of Thor]]. Mjölnir translates simply to "crusher", referring to the hammer's pulverizing effect. The hammer also | '''MJOLNIR''': The [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]], that is designed specifically for the SPARTAN-II's, is also [[wikipedia:Mjöllnir|the hammer of Thor]]. Mjölnir translates simply to "crusher", referring to the hammer's pulverizing effect. The hammer was also able to shoot bolts of lightning. Mjölnir is only able to be wielded by Thor through his iron gloves, [[wikipedia:Jarngreipr|Járngreipr]], and his belt [[wikipedia:megingjord|megingjörð]]. In a similar fashion, only the augmented Spartans are strong enough to wear the armor. | ||
==Other== | ==Other== | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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{{Halo References}} | {{Halo References}} | ||
[[Category:Mythology]] | [[Category:Mythology]] | ||
[[Category:Lists]] | [[Category:Lists|references to Norse mythology in Halo]] | ||