Tolkien and Norse Mythology

[Rune Son of Bjarne]

This thread is dedicated to Norse Mythology and where it can be seen in the work of Tolkien.

I think it would be interesting to discuss, simulareties and differences between The myth's that inspired Tolkien and his own work.

It could be anything from the similarities in names, the road to the undying lands. The character of Odin and which part’s of his personality can be seen in the different characters, too the impotance of rings.

One of the main inspirations from Norse Mythology is the Vølsung Saga witch manly focus on Sigurd Fafnersbane. Therefore it would be worthy to include in the discussion. (re-written as the Nibelungenlied and again later by Wagner)

If you are not familiar with the saga you can read it in the
Edda
The Danish History by Saxo Grammaticus, written in the early years of the 13th Century. (The first many books are old myths and not real history)
Here<--------------- Probably the best. Or you can read Tolkiens Ring by David Day

When I find a decent page with all the Norse Myths I will post the link.

Here is an encyclopedia of Norse Mythology
(thanks Shelob)

Edit: Ok Shelob has providet me with a decent site witch contains most of the myths from the Norse Mythology.
Have fun reading it.