There is a large number of Viking Gods, here are some of the main ones.
odin
In Norse Mythology, Odin is the Chief God and father of Thor, Balder, Hoder, Tyr, Bragi, Heimdall, Ull, Vidar, Hermod and Vali, and his wives include Frigga, Rind and Fjorgyn. Odin goes by around 36 different names to disguise himself on journeys with mortals (people). Odin is often associated with healing, death, loyalty, knowledge, warfare, magic, poetry, fury, and the runic alphabet.
Being so superior he could get away with things most people couldn't. One example of this is his bad habit of wandering around Midgard in human disguise and impregnating woman. This is why many Vikings say they are able to train their ancestry back to him. |
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loki
Loki was known as the wizard of lies or the god of tricks. He was actually a giant. He was very mischievous. He had the ability to change into any many shapes. He often got the gods into trouble but he was also good at helping the other gods. They could not count on him though as he often joined the giants to do bad things.
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freyIa (FREYJA)
Freyja is Viking goddess. Her name means Queen. She is of the Vana race. Her husband Odur has been missing for a long time and she cries tears of gold when she thinks of him. Ever since he left she has been frantically trying to find him but to no avail. She travels by a chariot pulled by cats. The giants often beg the Vikings god to hand over Freyja but she refuses to go. She likes the music of humans and is also known as the goddess of love.
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frey (FREYR)
Frey is one of the most important Viking gods. He is strong and powerful. He is the son of Niord and controls the sun and rain. He also controls the wealth of men and takes over Niord's job as fertility god. He is very kind and has never made anyone cry. Frey controls the elves that he was given by the gods. Frey has a magical sword that fights all on its own, but he gives it away so he can marry a giant. But when the last battle between good and evil happens he will die because he doesn't have so loses a fight against Surf the giant.
sif
Sif is Thor's wife. Sif is goddess of harvest. She has long blond hair which was really important to her and it made people think of the golden harvest. Once, Loki cut all of it off which was really mean. She was so sad and the crops didn't grow because her hair was gone. This cropless season while her hair was gone is what we know as winter today.
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