In Norse mythology, Váli is the god of vengeance. He is the son of the all-father Odin (Old Norse Óðinn) and the Æsir giantess (a jötunn) Rindr. This Norse deity was also born to avenge his...
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The name Borr means son or born. He's the son of Buri, the primeval god freed from a salty ice slab by the ancient cow (Auðumbla). Borr, Bör, or Burr, however you choose to spell it, is one of...
Among the Germanic people, Tyr is one of the oldest gods. He is the god of war and bloodshed and the lord of law and justice, two aspects that seem to be a paradox converging in one being. He's...
The god Freyr was twin brother to his sister, the goddess Freyja. He succeeded his father as king of Sweden, was also well-loved, and presided over many bountiful harvests – indeed, his subjects...
Thor can fly but only with help. According to the original mythology, Mjölnir does not give Thor the ability to fly. His chariot, drawn by the two goats Toothgnasher and Toothgrinder, allows...
Vidar (Víðarr), the son of Odin and Giantess Grindr, is one of the Æsir gods in Norse mythology. He is also known as the silent god. His most important role in the events of Ragnarök comes when...