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Aesir and Vanir Gods from Norse Mythology

The Norse Gods and Goddesses

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The basic gods and goddesses of Norse mythology are divided into two groups, the Aesir and the Vanir. The following are the Vanir gods and goddesses:
  • Njörd
  • Freyr
  • Freyja
  • Nanna
  • Skade
  • Svipdag or Hermod
The following are the Aesir gods and goddesses:
  • Odin
  • Frigg
  • Thor
  • Tyr
  • Loki
  • Heimdall
  • Ull
  • Sif
  • Bragi
  • Idun
  • Balder
  • Ve
  • Vili
  • Vidar
  • Höd
  • Mirmir
  • Forseti
  • Aegir
  • Ran
  • Hel
For more on these gods and goddesses, the Aesir and Vanir gods, and Norse mythology, see: Norse Mythology

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