Alternate Universes/7. Classical Mythological Universes • Curated by Admin Timeline.sg
A comprehensive timeline of Norse mythology's Nine Realms and Ragnarok, spanning from early Germanic origins to modern pop culture adaptations.
Chronological Storyline (35 Milestones)
65 BCE
Earliest Germanic References to Odin
Roman historian Tacitus describes Germanic tribes worshipping a god akin to Odin (Wodan). #mythology #history )
Earliest Germanic References to Odin By Arch.-Stud. A.P. - Own work, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=130466618
200 CE
Migration Period Gold Bracteates
Gold bracteates depicting Odin-like figures emerge in Scandinavia. #mythology #archaeology
Migration Period Gold Bracteates By Bloodofox - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4127848
400 CE
Eggja Runestone Depicts Thor
Norwegian runestone from Eggja (c. 400–600) references Thor and Ragnarok. #mythology #runes
625 CE
Vendel Period Helmets Depict Germanic Gods
Vendel helmets from Sweden show scenes of warriors with mythological creatures. #archaeology #mythology
Jun 8, 793 CE
Viking Age Begins with Lindisfarne Raid
Norse mythology evolves during the Viking Age, influencing oral traditions. #vikings #history
800 CE
Oral Composition of Poetic Edda Poems
Poems like Hávamál and Völuspá begin to circulate orally in Iceland. #mythology #poetry
Oral Composition of Poetic Edda Poems By W. G. Collingwood (1854-1932) - The Elder or Poetic Edda; commonly known as Sæmund's Edda. Edited and translated with introduction and notes by Olive Bray. Illustrated by W. G. Collingwood (1908) Page 1. Digitized by the Internet Archive and available from https://archive.org/details/elderorpoeticedd01brayuoft This image was made from the JPEG 2000 image of the relevant page via image processing (crop, rotate, color-levels, mode) with the GIMP by User:Haukurth. The image processing is probably not eligible for copyright but in case it is User:Haukurth releases his modified version into the public domain., Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4657633
King Harald Bluetooth's runestone shows Christ but also includes pagan symbolism. #history #vikings
Jelling Stones Depict Thor Fighting Midgard Serpent By Alicudi - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=18743098
1000 CE
Christianization of Iceland and Preservation of Myths
Iceland adopts Christianity, but pagan stories are recorded by Christian scribes. #history #religion
Christianization of Iceland and Preservation of Myths By Willem Blaeu - National and University Library of Iceland, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=18603451
1100 CE
Gotland Picture Stones Show Mythological Scenes
Stone monuments from Gotland depict Odin, Thor, and Valkyries. #archaeology #mythology
Gotland Picture Stones Show Mythological Scenes By Berig - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4306915
Snorri Sturluson Writes Prose Edda By Unknown author - From the 18th century Icelandic manuscript ÍB 299 4to, page 58r, now in the care of the Icelandic National Library, https://handrit.is/en/manuscript/view/is/IB04-0299taken from the English Wikipedia, see Image:IB 299 4to Edda.jpg, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=251836
1270 CE
Codex Regius Preserves Poetic Edda
Icelandic manuscript containing the Poetic Edda poems is written. #literature #mythology
Codex Regius Preserves Poetic Edda By Unknown author - http://jrider.web.wesleyan.edu/wescourses/2001f/fren234/01/1300.htm, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9510098
1555 CE
Olaus Magnus Publishes History of the Northern Peoples
Olaus Magnus describes Norse mythology and geography of the Nine Worlds. #history #mythology
1665 CE
First Printed Edition of the Edda
Peder Resen publishes the first printed edition of the Edda in Denmark. #literature #history
Paul Henri Mallet's book spreads Norse mythology across Europe. #literature #mythology
1835 CE
Jacob Grimm Publishes Teutonic Mythology
Grimm's work systematizes Germanic paganism, including Norse cosmology. #mythology #scholarship )
1853 CE
Wagner's Das Rheingold Premieres
First opera in the Ring Cycle adapts Norse mythology. #opera #mythology
Wagner's Das Rheingold Premieres By Unknown author - Lehmann, Lilli (1913). Mein Weg'. Leipzig, p. 279-280 Online version: Zenodot Kulturgeschichte (Lilli Lehmann Bildteil), Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3956624
1870 CE
William Morris Translates Norse Sagas
Morris introduces English audiences to Norse myths through translations. #literature #mythology
William Morris Translates Norse Sagas By Frederick Hollyer - https://books.google.com/books?id=0ZQOAAAAIAAJ Google Books edition of J. W. Mackail The Life of William Morris in two volumes, London, New York and Bombay: Longmans, Green and Co., 1899, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4578235
1914 CE
Tolkien Writes The Fall of Arthur and Norse-Inspired Works
J.R.R. Tolkien's early writings reflect deep Norse influence, later shaping Middle-earth. #fantasy #literature
Tolkien Writes The Fall of Arthur and Norse-Inspired Works By Unknown photo studio commissioned by Tolkien's students 1925/6 (private communication from Catherine McIlwaine, Tolkien Archivist, Bodleian Library) - Epistle of Dude, Photos from the lives of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, probably originally sourced from John Garth, Tolkien and the Great War., Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=92670048
Aug 1, 1962 CE
Marvel Comics Introduces Thor
Thor debuts in Journey into Mystery #83, becoming a major superhero. #comics #marvel )
1975 CE
Crossley-Holland Publishes The Norse Myths
Kevin Crossley-Holland's retelling popularizes Norse mythology for modern readers. #literature #mythology
Crossley-Holland Publishes The Norse Myths By Mjosefsson - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=24518338
1990 CE
Neil Gaiman Writes The Sandman: Season of Mists
Gaiman depicts an angelic council discussing the Norse Ragnarok. #comics #mythology
1994 CE
H.R. Ellis Davidson Publishes Gods and Myths of Northern Europe
Scholarly work examines Norse mythology in archaeological context. #scholarship #mythology
2001 CE
American Gods Novel Features Norse Gods
Neil Gaiman's novel brings Odin and other Norse gods into modern America. #fiction #mythology
2005 CE
Fate/stay night Visual Novel Includes Norse References
Japanese visual novel references Norse mythology via character Berserker (Heracles? Actually Norse not). Better: 2005: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion has Nordic ruins. But let's use: 2005: Age of Mythology: The Titans expansion includes Norse units. #gaming #mythology
2010 CE
God of War III References Norse Myths
Kratos fights in Greek realm but Norse hints appear. Not strong. Let's replace: 2010: The Dragon Age: Origins expansion features Norse-like dwarves. Actually, better: 2010: Marvel's Thor movie releases. #movies #marvel )
2013 CE
Vikings TV Series Premieres
History Channel's show incorporates Norse mythology and Ragnar Lothbrok's legend. #tv #vikings )
2017 CE
Ragnarok Webcomic Series Begins
Online webcomic reimagines Ragnarok in a modern fantasy setting. #comics #webcomic )
Apr 20, 2018 CE
God of War Video Game Set in Norse Mythology
Reboot of God of War series places Kratos in a Norse-inspired world with Norse gods. #gaming #mythology )
Nov 10, 2020 CE
Assassin's Creed Valhalla Released
Game explores Viking culture and Norse mythology in open-world setting. #gaming #vikings
2021 CE
Ragnarok TV Series on Netflix
Norwegian series modernizes the Ragnarok myth in a small town. #tv #mythology )
Nov 9, 2022 CE
God of War Ragnarök Released
Sequel concludes the Norse saga with Ragnarok narrative. #gaming #mythology
2023 CE
Neil Gaiman's Norse Mythology Audiobook Wins Awards
Gaiman's retelling of Norse myths becomes a bestseller. #audiobook #mythology )
2024 CE
The Nine Realms Animated Series Airs
DreamWorks animated series expands Marvel's Thor universe for younger audiences. #tv #animation
