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It is a checklist of Norse gods and goddesses which can be in Norse mythology. Divided between the Æsir and the Vanir, and typically together with the jötnar (giants), the dividing line between these teams is lower than clear. Nevertheless, it’s normally accepted that the Æsir (together with Óðinn, Þór and Týr) have been warrior gods, whereas the Vanir (primarily Njörður, Freyja and Freyr) have been fertility gods. Numerous different teams of beings, together with elves, dwarves and jötnar have been most likely minor gods, and might need had small cults and sacred locations dedicated to them.
The gods and their capabilities
Main gods
- Baldur – God of magnificence, innocence, peace, and rebirth. Consort: Nanna. Lifeless, Killed by his blind brother, Höðr, who was tricked by Loki into killing him with a spear of mistletoe.
- Borr – Father of Óðinn, Vili and Ve. Consort: Bestla
- Bragi – God of poetry, music and the harp. Consort: Iðunn.
- Búri – Ruler of Prehistory, the primary god and father of Borr.
- Dagur – God of the daytime, son of Delling and Nótt.
- Delling – God of the daybreak.
- Eir – Goddess of therapeutic.
- Ēostre – Goddess of spring.
- Elli – Goddess of previous age.
- Forseti – God of justice, peace and fact. Son of Baldr and Nanna.
- Freyja – Goddess of affection, fertility, and battle. Consort: Óður.[1]
- Freyr – God of fertility. Consort: Gerð.
- Frigg – Goddess of marriage and motherhood. Consort: Óðinn. Can be pronounced “Frigga”.
- Fulla – Frigg´s handmaid.
- Gefjun – Goddess of fertility and plough.
- Hel – Queen of Helheim, the Norse underworld. Daughter of Loki
- Heimdallur – One of many Æsir and guardian of Ásgarð, their realm.
- Hermóður – The heroic son of Odin.Tried to rescue Baldur.
- Hlín – Goddess of comfort and safety.
- Höðr – God of winter. Killed by Vali.
- Hœnir – The silent god.
- Iðunn – Goddess of youth. Consort: Bragi.
- Jörð – Goddess of the Earth. Mom of Þórr by Óðinn.
- Kvasir – God of inspiration. Killed by Dwarves.
- Lofn – Goddess of forbidden loves.
- Loki – Trickster and god of mischief . Consort: Sigyn (additionally known as Saeter).
- Magni – god of power. Son of Thor.
- Máni – God of Moon.
- Mímir – Óðinn´s uncle. Decapitated by Vanir.
- Nanna – Goddess of pleasure and peace, an Ásynja married with Baldr and mom to Forseti. Died due to Baldur’s dying.
- Nerþus – A goddess talked about by Tacitus. Her title is linked to that of Njörðr.
- Njörður – God of sea, wind, fish, and wealth. Killed in Ragnarok.
- Nótt – Goddess of evening, daughter of Narvi and mom of Auð, Jörð and Dagur by Naglfari, Annar and Delling, respectively.
- Óðinn – The “All Father” God of battle, related to knowledge, poetry, and magic (The Ruler of the gods).
- Sága – Goddess of knowledge. Possibly one other title for Frigg.
- Rán – Goddess of the ocean. Spouse of Ægir.
- Sif – Goddess of harvest. Spouse of Thor.
- Sigyn – Goddess of constancy. Spouse of Loki.
- Sjöfn – Goddess of affection.
- Skaði – Goddess of winter; Njörðr’s spouse.
- Snotra – Goddess of prudence.
- Sol (Sunna) – Goddess of Solar. Swallowed by Skoll.
- Thor – son of Óðinn God of thunder and battle. Consort: Sif.
- Thruer – daughter of Thor and Sif.
- Týr – God of battle. Additionally the god of the skies.
- Ullr – God of ski/winter, hunt, and duel. Son of Sif.
- Váli – God of revenge.
- Vár – Goddess of contract.
- Vé – One of many three gods of creation. Brother of Óðinn and Vili.
- Víðarr – God of the forest, revenge and silence.
- Vör – Goddess of knowledge.
- Yggdrasil – Goddess of life. Tree of life. Connects the 9 worlds.
Lesser figures
Lists of Norse gods and goddesses contained within the Prose Edda
Gods
Goddesses
Pseudo-Norse gods and goddesses
Some characters typically offered as Norse deities don’t happen within the historical sources.
- Astrild (Truly a synonym for Amor and Cupid invented and utilized by Nordic Baroque and Rococo authors. Is perhaps confused with Freyja.)
- Jofur (Truly a synonym for Jupiter invented and utilized by Nordic Baroque and Rococo authors. Is perhaps confused with Thor.)
The next pseudo-deities are offered in Encyclopedia Mythica as Norse.
- Brono (Claimed to be the god of daylight and the son of Baldr. Unique supply unknown. Is perhaps confused with Dagr or Forseti.)
- Geirrendour (Claimed to be the daddy of the billow maidens. Unique supply unknown. Is perhaps confused with Ægir.)
- Glúm (Claimed to be an attendant of Frigg. Supply unknown.)
- Laga (Claimed to be the goddess of wells and is derived. Could be the identical as Laha, a Celtic goddess of wells and is derived.)
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