Watch stories from Norse mythology told in a fun but faithful style for 7-9 year olds. Featuring Odin, Loki, Freya, Thor and many other gods, goddesses, giants and an array of unusual creatures!
The sagas are accompanied by a comprehensive , full of ideas for further literacy activities including reading, writing and SPAG.
1: Odin creates the world. video
Loki relates how Odin creates Asgard (for gods), Midgard (humans) and Jotunheim (giants).
2: Freya and the Goblins - Part 1. video
Part 1 of a story about the goddess Freya and her underground meeting with the goblins.
3: Freya and the Goblins - Part 2. video
Part 2 of a story about the goddess Freya and her underground meeting with the goblins.
4: Thor and the Giants - Part 1. video
Loki and Thor journey to Jotunheim to challenge their enemies, the giants.
5: Thor and the Giants - Part 2. video
Thor and Loki journey to Jotunheim where they spend the night in a very unusual building.
6: Thor and the Giants - Part 3. video
Thor takes on further challenges...not knowing that there is magic at work against him.
7: Apples of Iduna - Part 1. video
Odin and Loki are in Midgard and meet a very unusual bird - in fact, a giant in disguise.
8: Apples of Iduna - Part 2. video
Loki has agreed to help the giant, Thiassi, against the gods - and he know just how.
9: Apples of Iduna - Part 3. video
The gods grow old...but Odin knows who is to blame and orders Loki to rectify matters.
10: Apples of Iduna - Part 4. video
Loki and Iduna are chased back to Asgard by Thiassi...while Odin orders a bonfire.
Further resources
Suggestions for further literacy activities including reading, writing and SPAG.
Meet the Characters... image
All the main characters from the four Sagas
The story settings... image
Find out about the settings for each of the Viking Sagas...
Put the key events of the story in the correct order.
Put the key events of the story in the correct order.
Teacher Notes
This series can be used to increase pupils' familiarity with a broad range of texts and narratives, including myths, legends and traditional stories and to make connections between these and other stories they are familiar with.
It will also support a broad range of writing objectives.
Curriculum Notes
This series is relevant for teaching English at KS2, in England and Wales and Northern Ireland, and at First and Second Level in Scotland.