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SUMMARY: All cultures around the world have had some form of physical representation of the world. For instance, the Norse had the Great Tree, Yggdrasil. Yggdrasil came from before the universe, and connected the 9 realms. It is said that at the end of the world, or Ragnarok, Yggdrasil will fall, and a great dragon will rise from its roots and consume the son. However, when looking into the myths of Yggdrasil, you will find whisperings of 3 hag sisters, capable of altering destiny, called the Norns. sound familiar?
The Greek Moirai, better known as the Fates, are the very same omnipotent sisters, capable of warping reality, being the physical representations of the past, the present, and the future. Like the Norns, the Moirai lived in an ancient cave, and the cave for both sets of sisters was created by the waters of fate (whether from Yggdrasil's roots or the river Styx).
ANALYSIS: The Norse people believed in a Great Tree that held the Universe together. With this tree were the 3 Norns, much like the Greek Fates. All of these symbolize the very structure of the universe.
REFLECTION QUESTION: The Great Tree and these sisters share a very common root. They represent the core of the universe, the very basis of destiny and fate. How do you feel that destiny not only affects your life, but how the concept of destiny has made others change their view on life?
CITATION: Elfabros (2010, October 4). Norse Mythology 6 Yggdrasil & Norns. Retrieved April 27,
2012, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMxdayVkRMc&feature=related
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