- Odin – Mythopedia
Odin the “All-Father,” chief of the Norse gods and leader of the powerful Aesir was unmatched in magic, cunning, and battle prowess Attended by his raven familiars, he sacrificed his own eye in his quest for knowledge
- Norse Gods – Mythopedia
The Norse gods and goddesses are the array of deities honored by ancient Nordic worshipers They primarily came from two different tribes, the Aesir and the Vanir, but were united in their efforts to fight the jötnar, a tribe of giants dwelling in another realm of the world tree Yggdrasil
- Freyr – Mythopedia
Freyr was the Norse god of peace and prosperity, celebrated at weddings and harvest feasts One of the Vanir, he was originally brought to Asgard as a hostage, but earned his place in the pantheon through charm and goodwill
- Baldur – Mythopedia
Baldur was the son of Odin, chief of the Aesir and highest of all gods, and Frigg, a goddess of wisdom with the power of foresight He had a brother, Hodr, as well as several half-brothers by way of Odin
- Tyr – Mythopedia
By virtue of being Odin’s son, Tyr was a half-sibling to the chief members of the Aesir tribe Tyr’s half-siblings consisted of some of the most prominent figures in Norse mythology, including Thor, Baldur, Váli, and Vidarr, as well as Heimdall, Hermod, Bragi, and Hodr
- Yggdrasil – Mythopedia
Yggdrasil was the mythical ash tree that supported the Nine Realms of Norse mythology, giving structure to the cosmos It was the source of ultimate wisdom, where the god Odin sacrificed mightily to gain knowledge and power
- Freya – Mythopedia
Freya was the arrestingly beautiful Norse goddess of blessings, love, and fertility A member of the Vanir tribe known for her skill in divination, she could be both a gentle ruler and a fierce warrior
- Hlidskjalf – Mythopedia
Hlidskjalf was the magical throne of the Norse god Odin, offering its occupant a vantage into every part of the Nine Realms Often joined there by his wife Frigg, they could see whatever they wished from this lofty pinnacle
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