© 2025 Springer Nature Switzerland AG About this entry Cite this entry Colvin, J., Sweeney, S., Dunn, S.M. (2025). Norse Gods, Heimdall. In: Shackelford, T. (eds) Encyclopedia of Religious Psychology and Behavior. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-38971-9_1695-1...
Vanir- (Norse mythology) race of ancient gods sometimes in conflict with the Aesir Balder,Baldr- (Norse mythology) god of light and peace and noted for his beauty and sweet nature; son of Odin and Frigg and husband of Nanna; killed by Hoth ...
It is generally agreed, however, that the main Norse gods come from two main clans, Æsir (who were associated with war and chaos) and Vanir (who were linked to fertility and nature). For a good insight into the complex, and often very confusing, Norse gods family tree that includes ...
so Frigg extracted an oath from every creature, object and force in nature (snakes, metals, diseases, poisons, fire, etc.) that they would never harm Balder. All agreed that none of their kind would ever hurt or assist in hurting Balder. Thinking him invincible, the gods enjoyed themselves...
belongs to the Vanir tribe of deities, who are associated with nature, fertility, and magic, but she also became an honorary member of the Aesir tribe of deities, who are associated with war, wisdom, and sovereignty, after the Aesir-Vanir War, a conflict between the two groups of gods. ...
nymph minor goddess of nature, usually represented as young and beautiful A Japanese myth tells of a poor elderly couple whose only joys in life were their pet dog and the beautiful blossoms of the cherry tree. After the dog found buried gold for its owners, a jealous neighbor killed the...
- The Harsh North: all-new weather effects are sure to make players feel both the beauty and the unrelenting nature of Norse Lands to their very bones. And when cold winter sets in, rulers need to consider their strategies for survival wisely. ...
Learn about Norse mythology, the set of beliefs and stories that the Viking people told about their gods and goddesses, and the adventures they had in the nine worlds. including Balder, Bestla, Bor, Bragi, Creation of the World, Freyja, Freyr, Frigg, Hei
for nine days and nine nights until he was blessed with the knowledge of the runic alphabet. His unyielding nature granted him the opportunity to unlock numerous mysteries of the universe. Odin was often depicted riding upon Sleipnir, a great flying horse with eight legs, and wielded the spear...
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