
Idun: the Goddess of Eternal Youth and Golden Apples
Idun: the Goddess of Eternal Youth and Golden Apples Image Credit : Pinterest Introduction Norse mythology is a collection of stories and beliefs from ancient Scandinavia, Iceland, and Northern Germany. It consists of gods, goddesses, giants, and other mythical creatures that are the central characters in these tales. These stories have been passed down through generations and have inspired a lot of literature, art, and entertainment. At the center of Norse mythology are the gods and goddesses who lived in Asgard – one of the nine worlds that were connected by Yggdrasil – the world tree. The gods had supernatural powers and abilities that set them apart from humans. They were known for their courage, strength, wisdom, cunningness, magic, fertility among other qualities. One such goddess is Idun – The goddess of youth and keeper of the golden apples. Idun was an important figure in Norse mythology because she provided