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Aesir and Vanir Gods from Norse Mythology

The Norse Gods and Goddesses

By N.S. Gill, About.com

The basic gods ad 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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