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Norse Gods Pictures - Norse Mythology

Norse gods and goddesses. Pictures of gods, goddesses, and heroes from Norse Mythology.
Norse Gods and Goddesses
The Norse gods are divided into two major groups, the Aesir and Vanir, in addition to the giants who came first. Some believe the Vanir gods represent an older pantheon of the indigenous people whom the invading Indo-Europeans encountered. In the end, the Aesir, the newcomers, overcame and assimilated the Vanir.
Njord - Norse God Njord
Njord was a Norse god.
Norse Gods
Picture of the Norse gods without identification, although implements like a hammer may allow the user to figure out which is which.
Other Norse Deities
Pictures of lesser known Norse gods and goddesses.
Freyr
In Norse mythology, Freyr was the son of Njord and Skadi.

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