List of Norse Mythology References in Halo

In the Halo Universe there are several refernces to Norse Mythology or simply the Norse people. Below are a few of them.

Norse Character References
Loki- Loki (Also known as Mack) was an A.I. on Harvest who could shift shape. Loki in Norse Mythology was the god of chaos and treachery and could shift shape like Mack. He was also known to be a trickster mush like Mack.

Sif- Sif was another A.I. on Harvest and was often annoyed by Loki. In Norse Mythology Sif was the wife of Thor and was the goddess of wheat and fertility. Ironically Loki stole her hair in a Myth.

Jotun- Jotuns were machines used on Harvest. Mythologically they were giants.

Munin and Hungin- Two seas on Harvest, they are named after Odin's two pet ravens.

Norse Location Refernces
Utgard- Utgard was the capital of Harvest. In Mythology Utgard was the stronghold of the giants.

Bifrost- Bifrost was a bridge that connected Midgard and Asgard.

Valhalla- Valhalla is a map on Halo 3. In Norse Mythology Valhalla was a place where fallen warriors went o battle an eat forever, fitting for the game.

Vigrond- Vigrond Highlands was a place near Utgard n Harvest. In Norse Mythology it's the plains where Ragnorak is said to take place.

Gladsheim- Gladsheim Highway is named after Gladsheim in Norse Mythology were Odin's hall is.

Ida- Ida is named after the plains in Asgard.

Norse Object References
The Index- The Index is supposibly similair looking to Thor's Hammer.

Spartan LASER- On the Spartan LASER has the symbol for Gungir, the spear used by Odin.

Skidbladnir- The UNSC Skidbladnir is named after the ship made by Loki to fit all the gods.