Norse mythology, a body of myths of the North Germanic people stemming from Norse paganism, tells tales of gods, goddesses, beings, and heroes that have captivated the world for centuries. Rooted in the Scandinavian region's cultural heart, these tales, encapsulated in works like the Poetic Edda and the Prose Edda, weave a rich tapestry of a fantastical world that mirrors the challenges, triumphs, and mysteries of human life.