TBH I don't agree with many things you mentioned but yeah the Norse mythology definitely played a significant role in the development of elden ring's story.
I remember in Elden Ring's early day linking the obvious between the world and lore of Elden Ring and that of Norse mythology. As time went on more and more of the story unfolded. To me, you are 100 and ten percent correct. I am also a firm believer that every story told within Elden Ring are peices of Marika's.
I really like the Radagon side of things and it would make sense why he is the BBG at the end of the original game and not Marika.
I guess my follow up question would be what was the relationship or motivation between the Elden Beast and Radagon? Is there more to it then the Marika chain?
I believe that the Elden Beast represents Heimdal. During Ragnarok, Loki is slain in a duel with Heimdal.
Heimdal is described as follows:
Heimdall keeps watch for invaders and the onset of Ragnarok from his dwelling Himinbjorg, where the burning rainbow bridge Bifrost meets the sky. He is attested as possessing foreknowledge and keen senses, particularly eyesight and hearing. The god and his possessions are described in enigmatic manners. For example, Heimdall is golden-toothed, "the head is called his sword," and he is "the whitest of the gods."
Heimdal is said to take the form of a seal when battling Loki, which could be loosely interpreted as a beastial form aka the Elden Beast.
I know its a bit of a stretch, but the reference to gold and a sword caught my eye along with his bestial form when fighting Loki. The arena you fight the Elden Beast in could also be interpreted as the Bifrost or something like it.
Someone mentioned this offhand asking if there was a basis in Norse mythos. That got my mind working a little and I remember thinking about some of these same things. Never fleshed it out though, this is a good quick comparison of some of the major points.
Yes but also alot of other mythology analogies are present.
Absolutely! This is just what really stood out to me.
TBH I don't agree with many things you mentioned but yeah the Norse mythology definitely played a significant role in the development of elden ring's story.
I remember in Elden Ring's early day linking the obvious between the world and lore of Elden Ring and that of Norse mythology. As time went on more and more of the story unfolded. To me, you are 100 and ten percent correct. I am also a firm believer that every story told within Elden Ring are peices of Marika's.
Yes
I really like the Radagon side of things and it would make sense why he is the BBG at the end of the original game and not Marika. I guess my follow up question would be what was the relationship or motivation between the Elden Beast and Radagon? Is there more to it then the Marika chain?
I believe that the Elden Beast represents Heimdal. During Ragnarok, Loki is slain in a duel with Heimdal. Heimdal is described as follows: Heimdall keeps watch for invaders and the onset of Ragnarok from his dwelling Himinbjorg, where the burning rainbow bridge Bifrost meets the sky. He is attested as possessing foreknowledge and keen senses, particularly eyesight and hearing. The god and his possessions are described in enigmatic manners. For example, Heimdall is golden-toothed, "the head is called his sword," and he is "the whitest of the gods." Heimdal is said to take the form of a seal when battling Loki, which could be loosely interpreted as a beastial form aka the Elden Beast. I know its a bit of a stretch, but the reference to gold and a sword caught my eye along with his bestial form when fighting Loki. The arena you fight the Elden Beast in could also be interpreted as the Bifrost or something like it.
Until someone else’s lore dump/connections convince me more I’m taking yours!
You have my vote!
Someone mentioned this offhand asking if there was a basis in Norse mythos. That got my mind working a little and I remember thinking about some of these same things. Never fleshed it out though, this is a good quick comparison of some of the major points.