Tag: Vanir
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Who Were the Vanir? Norse Mythology’s Other Gods
The Vanir gods are a family of gods in Norse mythology set apart from the Aesir. The sources name Njord and his children, Freyr and Freyja, among them. They tie…
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Kvasir: Man of Spit, Mead of Poetry Origin
The gods created Kvasir from the spit of the Vanir and Aesir. Who was Kvasir, why did the gods create him, and how did he die?
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Mimir: Head of Wisdom
Mimir is the guardian of secret knowledge, whether its in his own disembodied head or at his well. Odin seeks Mimir for his counsel.
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How Heimdall Created Humans: The Three Social Classes of Viking Society
According to the Lay of Rig, Heimdall established three social classes of Viking society and created people.
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Aesir and Vanir: The Norse Gods and the Jötnar
The Aesir, Vanir and Jötunn have a large place in Norse and Viking mythology. The Aesir have the more popular gods.
