Summary
- Norse mythology plays a significant role in the storytelling of Alan Wake 2, with references to gods like Odin and Thor.
- The fictional band Old Gods of Asgard, portrayed by Poets of the Fall, is a clear reference to Norse mythology and the Aesir gods.
- Characters like Saga Anderson and Ahti, as well as the inclusion of the Koskela Brothers, further contribute to the intertwining of Norse mythology within the game's narrative.
The story of 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Alan Wake 2 is a bit complex to follow, and what makes it even more interesting is all the Norse mythology thrown into the fold, in addition to 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:all the concepts and lore from Co🦩ntrol. With the introduction of Saga Anderson and the inclusio♏n of Ahti and tꦰhe Koskela Brothers, mythology really runs amok in the storytelling of Alan Wake 2.

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If you're well-versed in Norse mythology and have played 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:God of War Ragnarok, you'll see a lot of familiar names and characters getting referenced in Alan Wake 2. Some are clear as day to see, while others require further explanation. Here are all the Norse references you need to know.
7 Old Gods Of Asgard 🎃
The most obvious reference to Norse mythology is the fictional band in the Alan Wake universe called the Old Gods of Asgard, whose live-action counterparts are portrayed by Finnish rock group and 168澳洲幸运5开奖🍸网:frequent Remedy collaborator💞 Poets of the Fall.
The band is now more involved with the music and story in Alan Wake 2, putting on musical performances during the sequences in Initiation 4 and Return 7, and their 'Anger's Remorse' record is the key to accessing the Overlap in Return 5.
Asgard is the home realm of all the Aesir Gods in Norse mythology, and each band member has a name 🌊and characteristic directly linked to the most prominent of the Aesir Gods, beginning with Odin himself.
Odin Anderson
Odin is the equivalent to Zeus and is considered the Allfather in Norse mythology, sometimes outshone by his sons Thor, Loki, and Baldur. He's portrayed as missing an eye, having the ability of foresight to predict future events, and is associated with ravens.
Odin Anderson is the Old Gods member based on the Allfather. He has an eyepatch over his right eye, which he lost in 1988, and he has the power of sight, explained as the Anderson family's ability to be a "seer." He also has some taxidermy ravens in his room at the Valhalla Nursing Home.
Tor Anderson
Where the mythology deviates a bit is with the character Tor Anderson. Although based on Odin's son Thor, he's neither Odin's son nor is his name spelled the same. Tor and Odin may be brothers in the game, but there are distinct references to Tor actually being Thor, the Norse God of Thunder who wields the hammer Mjölnir.

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At one point when Odin speaks to Saga, he makes a quip aimed at Thor that he "wouldn't want to steal his thunder." In the same manuscript about Odin losing his eye, there's mention of Tor summoning lightning. Tor also has a hammer, which you see in the Old Gods chapter, and he's a heavy drinker who favors Anderson Moonshine (where their powers stem from and could be considered mead).
"Fat" Bob Baldur
You see Odin and Tor's bandmate Baldur appear on various posters and portraits, and his younger version plays the guitar on the talk show In Between with Mr. Door and during the musical number, but, unfortunately, he's not alive during the present-day timeline of Return.
In the Old Gods of Asgard museum, you'll discover a newspaper obituary for Baldur that states he's passed away from an illness. The obituary also calls Bob Baldur a "divinely talented guitarist" and a "peace-loving musician." Baldur is indeed the Aesir God associated with peace, joy, and light.
Ragnarok Tour
The documented tour of the Old Gods of Asgard, which you may also recall from the first Alan Wake, was called Ragnarok. In Norse mythology, Ragnarok is a prophecy representing the doom of the Aesir, which starts with the frozen wasteland brought on by Fimblewinter and culminating in an apocalyptic battle in Asgard. It's also the focus of God of War Ragnarok's story.
6 𝕴 ꦦ Freya Anderson
You'll find something even more precious in Odin's room than a raven, Viking shield, or letters about his Norse origins. It's a family photo of Odin, Tor, and a baby Saga Anderson held in her mother's arms. Continuing with the Norse mythology of the Anderson line, Saga's mom and Tor's daughter is Freya.
Freya is said to be the Goddess of lust, beauty, and fertility, so Freya growing up around cultivation on the Anderson Farm is a direct reference to her Norse counterpart, the fields undoubtedly always being fertile. She has a twin brother named Freyr, who was portrayed in God of War Ragnarok but appears absent from the Alan Wake universe, and Thor and Freya aren't related in Norse mythology.
5 Saga Anderson 🐎
When Saga inquires more about her family background and origins through her conversations with Odin and Tor, she discovers she is a descendant of the Anderson brothers. It also explains her Mind Place and being able to profile characters in ways n🌞o other FBI agent can.

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What occurs when Saga profiles a character is what Odin calls the actions of a "Seer," the same power Odin and Tor possess tied all the way back to the Vikings. Odin states that "Vikings are born travelers." It's also literally in Saga's name, according to Norse mythology.
Sága is an Aesir Seeress Goddess with no relation to Thor and is associated with storytelling. Therefore, Saga being written as a character in Alan's story of Return might reference that aspect. When Saga gets thrown into Cauldron Lake, it may be a further nod to her association with Sökkvabekkr, translating to "submerged, or sunken, bank," or the place where Sága and Odin are depicted sharing drinks in mythology.
4 ♎ Valhalla Nursing Home
Valhalla Nursing Home is another overt reference to Norse mythology, which was surpr⛄isingly founded by Barry Wheeler and dedicated to the Old Gods of Asgard, who are its residents. The location is riddled with posters saying things like "Even Vikings need their rest," and the logo above the name represents the Yggdrasil tree.
Valhalla is seen as the afterlife for Viking warriors and where they yearn to be in their time of rest once they're slain on the battlefield. It's represented in mythology as a hall within Asgard overseen by Odin. In another interesting connection to Freya, the souls who don't enter Valhalla get sent instead to Freya's meadow, called Fólkvangr.
3 ꧙ Deer And Y൩ggdrasil
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Ilmo Koskela could've chosen any name for his organization that helps with Bright Falls' Cauldron Lake problem. But he decided on Cult of the Tree, and all its members wear deer masks and help with giant parade floats of deer for Deerfest. This alludes to the four stags of Yggdrasil in Norse mythology — Dáinn, Dvalinn, Duneyrr, and Duraþrór — who feast on the World Tree.
Saga's affinity toward deer heads is another reference to this, and a poem found in Odin's room called 'The Sea of Night' directly mentions "the branching paths of the tree."
2 Mimir, Odin's Eye, And The Well
Another Aesir that gets referenced in Alan Wake 2 is none other than Mimir. Yes, 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:precisely that Mimir from God of War, who becomes a talking severed head companion throughout the game after being freed by Kratos from the World Tree. As the ch𝓀aracter is portrayed in God of War and Ragnarok, Mimir is known as the wisest and most knowledgeable Aesir God.

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In Norse mythology, Odin keeps Mimir's severed head close to him to gain his insight. Alan Wake 2's Mimir mention is on a note in Odin's room next to the poem referencing Yggdrasil called 'Where Did I Put The Eye.' In the first entry, titled "Before time," it reads, "I gave it to Mimir to drink from the well of wisdom (the cauldron)."
This entire line references the myth where Odin removes his eye to drink from Mimir's well, Mímisbrunnr, beneath Yggdrasil because its special water is filled with wisdom. It also leaves you with more questions about Odin Anderson's eye and whether he's actually Aesir.
1 📖 Ahti And The Kalevala Knights M.C.
There are many Finnish characters in Alan Wake 2, and one of those would be the janitor Ahti, 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:who first debuted in Control. There's also the Koskela twins, Ilmo and Jaakko, who are local entrepreneurs and founding members of Watery's Kalevala Knights Motorcycle Club. Both these names aren't coincidences, and Ahti and Kalevela are crucial pieces of Finnish mythology.
Ahti's name is Finnish for "Water God," and the mythological Finnish god of the sea is written as Ahto or Ahti. It explains a lot about Ahti's character, how he knows the Old Gods of Asgard, went on tour with them, and is able to travel between the Dark Place and the Bright Falls area through Cauldron Lake, especially since a janitor's bucket is Saga and Alan's method of switching between the dimensions. At one point toward the end, Ahti also says, "All you need is wat🐬er and Vileda" (a Finnish bra﷽nd of cleaning products).
The sea god also appears in the Finnish epic poem and the national epic of Finland compiled in 1835 by Elias Lönnrot called Kalevala, which is what the MC name is based on. The hero of the Kalevala, Väinämöinen, and the themes would influence J. R.R. Tolkien's 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:The Lord of the Rings.