| Norse Mythology |
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| The Norse Gods Asgard-home of the gods. To reach Argard one had to cross the bridge Bifrost (rainbow). Niflheim-world of the dead (nifl-ice, heim-home) Valhalla-hall of the slain. All those who died bravely in battle are taken to Valhalla by the Valkyries. Odin-chief ruler of the gods, commander of the valkyries. He has a spear named Gungnir two ravens, Munin (memory) and Hugin (thought), his eight-legged horse Sleipner, along with Freki and Geri his two wolves. Frigga-queen of the gods, goddess of the atmosphere. It is said that she knows everyone's destiny but never reveals it. Balder-god of light and wisdom, best and most beautiful of all the gods. Thor/Donar-god of thunder, his hammer was Mjollnir Tyr/Tir/Tews-god of war and justice Freya-goddess of love, beauty, sex, magic, and witchcraft. Twin sister of Freyr. Freyr/Frey-god of peace, growing things, and fertility. Hela/Hel-goddess of the dead Valykyries-choosers of the slain Loki-"god" of evil, fire and chaos-a giant Buri-first god, father of Bor and grandfather of Odin. Bor-son of buri, husband of the giant Bestla, and father of Odin, Vili, and Ve. Bragi-god of poetry, considered greatest of the bards. Son of Odin and Gunnlod, a female giant. Married to Idun, guardian of the apples of immortality. Eir-goddess of healing. Forseti/Forsetti-god of justice and meditation. Son of Balder and Nanna. Hermod-devine messenger of the gods Holer-god of death and destruction Laga-goddess of wells and springs Lofn-goddess of indulgence and forbidden love Njord-god of the wind and sea Snotra-goddess of intelligence Ull-god of hunting |
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