Eostre, also called Ostara or Eastre, is a Germanic goddess associated with spring and the dawn. She is particularly known in Anglo-Saxon and Old High German traditions and is believed to be the namesake for the Christian holiday of Easter. Notably, there is limited historical information about Eostre, and much of what is known comes …
The Vanir gods of Norse mythology belong to the second (yes, second) pantheon of ancient Northern Germanic religion. They are residents of Vanaheim, a lush world where Vanir can live in the heart of nature. In correlation to the world tree Yggdrasil, Vanaheim lies to the west of Asgard, where the primary pantheon, the Aesir, …
Njord is the Norse god of the sea, wind, and wealth in Norse mythology. Njord is considered one of the Vanir gods. Njord’s dominion is primarily over the sea and the winds. He is often invoked by sailors and fishermen to ensure safe voyages and good catches. Njord is also associated with wealth and prosperity, …
Tyr is a Norse god of law, justice, and heroic glory. He is known for his bravery and is considered one of the Aesir, a group of principal gods in Norse mythology. One of the most famous stories involving Tyr is the binding of the wolf Fenrir, a monstrous wolf who posed a threat to …
Vidar is the Norse god of vengeance, silence, and resilience. He is the son of Odin, the chief of the Aesir gods, and the giantess Gríðr. He was less popular than his brother Thor. Despite this, the “avenging god” played an integral role in Norse mythology, killing Fenrir in Ragnarok, surviving those end times, and …
Odin, the one-eyed Norse god of wisdom, battle, magic, death, and knowledge has been known by many names. Odin, Woden, Wuotan, or Woden, sits at the top of the godly hierarchy of the Norse pantheon. The main god of the Norse pantheon has been called many names throughout history and has donned many different guises. …