The Norse, also known as the Vikings, had a rich, colorful mythology filled with creatures of all sorts. SomeClike Sleipnir, the swift, eight-legged horse belonging to the chief god, Odin, and the goats that pulled the thunder god Thor3s chariotCwere useful and admirable. There were also dangerous creaturesClike the race of giants who hated the godsCand fearsome monsters, including a huge, scary treasure-guarding dragon.