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The Aesir and Vanir are the two sects of gods in Norse Mythology. The Aesir are the gods and goddesses of war who live in Asgard and the Vanir are the fertility gods who live in Vanaheim. Eventually these two groups of deities entered a war against the other and after much strife, the Aesir won.

The Major Aesir Gods:

Odin- The chief god in Norse Mythology. One of his alternative names literally means "Allfather." He is the god of war, death, poetry and wisdom. Carries the spear named Gungnir and on his shoulders sit the ravens Huginn (Thought) and Muninn (Memory). He is known as a seer and has only one eye.

Thor- Son of Odin. God of Thunder and bringer of justice and order. He carries the hammer of Mjollnir.

Hel- Goddess of the underworld, Helheim. Daughter of Loki which was beautiful woman from about the shoulders up and decaying flesh below. The legend of Annis is sometimes thought to be contrived out of this goddess.

Loki- The son of giants and the trickster god. He is the father to three monster children. The wolf Fenrir, the half alive/half dead Hel, and the serpent Jormungand. He leads the giants and monsters into battle against the gods and heroes.

The Major Vanir Gods:

Freyr and Freyja- Twin brother and sister. God/goddess of fertility. The most noble duet in the pantheon of Norse Gods. Freya is the god of love and war and Freryr is the god of plenty.

Njord- Governed the sea and the winds and guarded ships and seafarers. Married to the frost giantess Skadi. He is the father of Freyr and Freyja and the frost giant Gerd.

Nanna- The moon goddess and Balder's loyal wife whose heart broke at the sight of him lying dead. She was cremated with him and accompanied him.




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Anonymous America 1 May 14 2012, 7:49 PM EDT by FlipFlopRagDoll
 
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Who won? Jesus won.
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Anonymous FRIGGA 0 Nov 28 2011, 6:08 AM EST by Anonymous
 
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AS A MOTHER OF TWO AMAZING BOYS, I AM AN, INTENSELY INDEDEPENDANT WOMAN, WHO AT TIMES HAS REAL ISSUES WITH HAVING TO BE CONTROL, I SEEK FRIGGA OUT CONSTANTLY THROUGHOUT MY DAY. I TRY TO BE MORE LIKE MY ANCESTORS, BEFORE ME. THOSE WOMAN WERE THE GENERAL. LT. SRG. 'S OF THEIR DOMAIN, THEY TOOK CHARGE SHOWING GREAT WISDOM, COURGE, AND STRENTGH. THEY WORE THIER LOYALTY AND DEDICATION AS THIER CROWNS AS RULES OF THIER KINGDOM. YET THEY STILL SOMEHOW MANAGED TO
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Anonymous Ran 0 Jul 16 2011, 9:56 AM EDT by Anonymous
 
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What is the goddess Ran? I heard of her, but I don't know what she is.
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