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and Goddesses Odin was king of the gods and was of war and the dead. He only had one eye because The believed in the gods and goddesses from Norse he had given his other eye to drink from mythology - folklore of the north . These gods Mimir’s well (the source of wisdom). Odin rode and goddesses looked like human beings. The Vikings believed that an eight-legged horse called . In Old if they died in battle, they could go to - a giant feasting English, Odin was called Woden and the day hall ruled over by Odin. Wednesday is named after him – ‘Woden’s day’.

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Thor

Loki was known as the trickster god - the was the god of and son of god of mischief. He liked to play tricks on Odin. Thor’s magical , , humans and other gods. Some of these tricks could summon , knock down were amusing but others caused great harm. mountains and kill giants. Thor was the Unlike many of the other gods, Loki was a strongest of the gods. The day is descendent of the giants and was born in named after Thor – ‘Thor’s day’. Jotunheim - the of the giants.

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Freyr was the god of fertility, peace and sunshine and rain. He was responsible for Freya was the of love, having making crops grow. Freyr had a children, battles and death. She had a chariot magical boar called Gullinborsti, that was pulled by cats but sometimes rode which he would ride faster than a wild boar. Freya was known for her beauty. a horse. Freyr was the twin of the She wore a beautiful necklace that was stolen goddess Freya. Many places in by Loki. Her twin brother was Freyr. , and are named after Freyr.

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Frigg /Baldur

Frigg was the goddess of marriage, Baldr was the god of light and purity. He was motherhood and family. She was married the son of Odin and Frigg. It was said Baldr to Odin and was the most important of all was so handsome that he made the flowers the goddesses. Frigg was able to perform feel ashamed. He was kind and merciful. a special kind of magic called seidr. This The hall that he lived in was so beautiful meant she could see into the future and that only people with pure hearts could change it. The day is named after enter it. Baldr was killed after one of Loki’s her – ‘Frigg’s day’. pranks went wrong.

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Heimdall was the guardian of the gods. He guarded the Bifrost – the rainbow Tyr was a and was a brave warrior. bridge that was the entrance to , He was known for his wisdom and also fought home of the gods. Heimdall had a horn for justice. Tyr only had one hand, as the other called , which could be heard one was bitten off by , Loki’s giant wolf. anywhere on and could be used to Tuesday comes from Tyr – ‘Tyr’s day’. summon help in times of danger. It was said he could see for hundreds of miles.

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Skadi Njord

Njord was the god of wealth, sailors Skadi was the goddess of winter, hunting and and the sea. When he was sad, skiing. She was a giant, which meant she was storms would appear at sea. Vikings separate from the gods who lived in Asgard. would pray to Njord before fishing Skadi was associated with knowledge, revenge, or going on a sea journey. Njord was independence and justice. married to Skadi and was the father of Freyr and Freya.

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Sif was the goddess of the earth, wheat, Idun was the goddess of spring, new life and family and having children. She was youth. She was the keeper of magic , married to Thor. The Vikings believed which would give immortality to anyone Sif visited their farms, protecting their who ate them. She was once kidnapped by crops from bad weather. Sif’s long golden Loki, who wanted the magic apples. Idun was hair was a symbol of the wheat she married to the god . helped to grow.

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Vidar Bragi

Vidar was god of vengeance and justice. Bragi was god of music and poetry. His He was the second-strongest god name came from the the Viking word for behind his brother, Thor. Vidar was poetry. Bragi had special Viking symbols, known for being quiet and for enjoying called , on his tongue. Bragi would . He wore magical shoes that travel between the worlds of the gods helped him win battles. and humans singing about peace. He was married to Idun.

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Hel was the goddess of the dead and the . Her name meant ‘one who hides’. She was often accompanied by a giant dog called and was also associated with crows. Hel was the daughter of Loki. She was cruel and greedy.

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