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Aesir in Norse Mythology

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The Aesir, in Norse mythology, were a group of gods led by Odin. The Vanir gods and goddesses probably came before the Aesir. The city of the Aesir was Asgard. Balder, Baugu, Bragoi, Forseti, Freyr, Heimdall, Hoder, Hoenir, Loki, Mimir, Odin, Thor, Tyr, Ullr, Vali, and Vidar at one time or another were counted as members of the Aesir.


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