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Norse God of the Sea

In Norse mythology, Aegir is the giant god of the sea, and he personifies the power of the ocean. 

Nephew of Rurik

The Viking Akun was Rurik’s nephew. He and his brother Igor are named in the Russian Primary Chronicle as signatories of the 944 Rus-Byzantine Treaty. 

A Valkyrie

The daughter of Kjárr of Valland, Alruna (Ölrún in Old Norse) was one of three Valkyries spinning linen on the shore of Wolf Lake, when they were spotted by three brothers who lived nearby.

Mythological Norse Horse

According to Norse legend, Alsvin is one of the two horses that pulls the sun across the sky in a chariot driven by Sol.

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Annar - Earth Father & Night’s Consort

Meaning “second” or “another” in Norse mythology, Annar is a figure associated with the earth. He is often considered the second husband of the giantess Nótt (Night) and the father of Jörð (Earth), who is also the mother of Thor.

Goddess of Love

Astrild, the cupid of Norse mythology, is a fabled figure who spreads passion and affection. 

Norse Goddess of Water

The beautiful giantess Atla is the Norse goddess of water. 

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Norse God of Light and Joy

Baldur was everyone’s favorite, loved by both gods and mortals. 

Farm Servant to Norse God Freyr

Beyla is a servant to Freyr, Norse god of virility. She looks after his realm with her husband Byggvir. 

Norse God of Poetry

Bragi is the Norse god of poetry, music and eloquence. 

The First Norse God

Buri is the first god in Norse mythology. He was created, not by a mother or father, but by a giant frosty cow named Audumbla. 

Dagur, meaning “day” in Old Norse, is personified as a god in Norse mythology. He appears in a 13th-century work called the Poetic Edda. He is the son of Dellingr (the dawn) and Nótt (the night), symbolizing the daily cycle.

The Bringer of the Dawn

His name means “dayspring” or “shining one,” and in Norse mythology, the god Delling is the father of the day. 

Egdir is identified in Norse mythology as the watchman of Jötunheimar, home of the Jötnar (or giants) and one of the nine realms in Norse cosmology. He is also believed to have been the herdsman who cared for the offspring of the mythological wolf Fenrir. But he is most well-known for his role in Ragnarok—signaling the Jötnar for the final, epic battle with the strum of his harp.

Warrior Poet

Egil is one of the most memorable Vikings to appear in the Old Norse sagas. Combining courage and brawn with high intelligence, Egil embodied ethicality and composed intricately beautiful poetry. 

A strong warrior, Einar wrested control of the Orkney and Shetland Islands from Danish warlords in the late 9th century after his brother Hallad was unable to hold his ground there. The dynasty that he founded ruled the archipelago until 1470.

Valkyrie and Goddess of Healing

The goddess Eir is by many accounts “the best of all physicians.” 

Eldir - Loyal Servant & Fire-Stoker

Eldir, whose name means “fire-stoker,” is a servant of the sea giant Ægir in Norse mythology. Despite his lesser-known status, Eldir is recognized for his loyalty and service.

The First Woman

In Norse mythology, Embla was the first woman to be created, the mother of the human race. 

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Norse mythology’s Mother Earth, Fjorgyn has been associated with the start of the growing season, when Norway’s soils were nurtured for planting seeds. She was the mother of Thor, the mighty thunder god and son of Odin. As such, she was also an adversary of Odin’s wife Frigg.

Norse God of Justice

The Norse god of justice, Forseti, radiates the light of truth. He is eloquent, wise and, most of all, a fair and persuasive mediator. Forseti presides over all disputes of gods and men, giving all a proper hearing.

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Norse Goddess of the Plow

Gefjon is credited with the creation of the Danish island of Zealand. When the ruler of Sweden offers her all the land she and four oxen can plow in a day and a night, she transforms her four sons into beasts of burden. 

Daughter of Freya, the goddess of love, and the god Od, Gersemi is associated with great riches and beauty. Her name, along with the name of her sister Hnoss, translates into “treasure.” Gods and mortals alike envied her for her strength and serenity.

Powerful Norse Seer

Her name means “gold branch.” When she leaves the realm of the Vanir gods and travels to Asgard, home of the Aesir gods, in search of gold, Gullveig talks of nothing else. 

Gyda is a name that appears in various sagas and historical texts. One notable figure named Gyda was the daughter of Eirik, King of Hordaland. According to legend, she played a significant role in King Harald Fairhair’s quest to unify Norway.

Gymir is a wealthy Jötunn (a race of giants in Norse mythology) who, by some accounts, is said to be the same mythological figure as Aegir, the giant god of the sea. 

Haki - A Norse King

In Norse mythology, Haki was a formidable king who commanded a large army of warriors. His forces defeated the Swedish army led by King Hugleik in the great battle at Fýrisvellir. Haki then proclaimed himself King of Sweden and held this seat of power for three years before he was killed during an attack by two kinsmen of the former ruler, who sought revenge.

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Norse Guardian of the Gods

Tall and handsome and known for his purity of heart and mind, Heimdal is the ever-vigilant guardian of the gods. 

Prince & prophet

A prince and a prophet immortalized in Russian literature, Helgi was a Viking of adventure and of legend. 

When tensions were high between King Harald I of Norway and King Athelstan of Wessex, the great Norse sailors Helgrim and Osfrid delivered on behalf of Harald the gift of a ship to Athelstan. The vessel is said to have had purple sails and gilded shields along the gunwale. The gesture is seen as the start of a long and productive relationship between the two nations.

Danish King and Peacemaker

Hemming was a Danish king for only two years, but his reign helped shape the future of Franco-Danish relations immeasurably.

In the Prose Edda, the respected 13th-century chronicle of Old Norse mythology, Herja was a mighty Valkyrie.

Norse Messenger of the Gods

Son of Odin, father of the Norse gods, and Frigg, goddess of motherhood and marriage, Hermod is the swift and nimble messenger of the gods who is famous for his bravery.

Valkyrie Hervor’s dedication to Odin during wartime is illustrated by her well-known story. During a time of peace, she was spinning flax by a lake when the blacksmith Volund came along and took the fair-haired woman as his wife. After they were married for seven years, Hervor was called to battle and never returned.

The great and powerful goddess Hild was one of the legendary Valkyries. She is the daughter of Hogni and the wife of Hedin, who were engaged in a never-ending battle. The Valkyries flew over battlefields astride their horses and decided the fate of the fallen. Hild used her power to revive the dead on the armies of her father and husband to prolong their infinite conflict.

Norse Goddess of Protection

The task of the Norse goddess Hlin is to protect and shelter humankind.

Honir - The Wise God & Human Creator

Known for his wisdom and eloquence in Norse mythology, Honir played a crucial role in the creation of humans. He bestowed the gift of óðr to them, which encompasses poetic inspiration and intellectual insight.

Norse Frost Giant

Idi, the frost giant, is the brother of Thjazzi and Gangr, and the son of Olvadi who was extremely rich in gold.

Norse Goddess of Spring

Idun is the Norse goddess of spring, rejuvenation and eternal youth.

Son of Rurik

Son of Rurik, Ingvar was born around 875 AD and succeeded Helgi as grand prince of Kyiv and took control of the ever-expanding empire.

Norse God of Kingship

In Norse mythology, Ingvi is the son of Odin, father of the gods.

Noble Norse Warrior

Jarl is a noble Norse warrior renowned for his strength and intelligence. 

Daughter of Norse Nobility

Kadlin was the daughter of Rolf (also called Rollo), a Norse nobleman who conquered and ruled over the Viking principality that became known as Normandy.

Valkyrie & Swan Maiden

In Norse mythology Kara is one of the Valkyries who are also known as swan maidens or wish maidens.

Eldest son of the giant Fornjot, Kari was the god of the north wind, capable of carrying Vikings across vast waters. He is associated with the breath of life, providing air for the lungs of mortals.

Norse Keeper of Knowledge

The Norse god Kvasir is born out of peace. When the two warring factions of the Aesir and the Vanir agree to form a truce, they do so with each god spitting into a bowl and stirring the saliva. 

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Bringer of Life to a New World

Her name means “life.” In Norse mythology, Lif and the male Lifthrasir are two mortals who are foretold that they will survive Ragnarok, the end of the world as it is known, by hiding in the forest of Hodmimir.

Norse Goddess of Comfort

The Norse goddess Lofn is so gracious that the mightiest of gods melts to her will. 

Son of the mighty Norse god Thor, Magni is believed to be the one god stronger than his father. He is so strong that he is the only one besides Thor to be able to lift Mjolnir, Thor’s mighty hammer.

In Norse mythology, the gods banish Mani and his sister Sol to the heavens because their father was so arrogant as to name them “moon” and “sun.” There, they guide their namesake orbs across the sky, counting the years for humankind.

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Mimir gained wisdom and knowledge by drinking from the Well of Wisdom. When the Vanir and Aesir gods are at war, the Vanir tribe calls on him for counsel. But, unable to translate his words, they behead him. Odin, the Aesir chief, embalms the head with herbs, casting a spell that allows it to speak. Thus, Mimir guides Odin through the war until the two tribes unify as one.

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Modi is the son of Thor, the most powerful of the Norse gods. Though he inherits his father’s brute strength, he is also known for his fearlessness. Boundless courage emboldens his physical strength all the more.

Nerthus, an ancient deity revered by various Germanic and Scandinavian tribes, symbolizes fertility and the earth. Often referred to as Mother Earth, she was depicted riding a chariot drawn by cows. These sacred processions were believed to bless the land with fertility.

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Emissary of the King of Norway

Osfrid co-led the first recorded mission from Norway to England at the command of Harald I, king of Norway. 

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Radgrid was one of the legendary horse-riding Valkyries, the handmaidens of Odin, the father of the gods. These long-haired, beautiful women descended from the skies into battles to decide which soldiers lived and which died. Radgrid’s name translates into “truce of counsel,” suggesting her great power in determining the fate of mortals.

Beautiful and headstrong, Rinda personifies the hard, frozen earth. She is the daughter of Billing, king of the Ruthenians, and wife of Odin, father of the gods.

One of the oldest Nordic-Viking names, “Rolf” came from “Hrodwulf,” a Dark Ages appellation when mostly pagan names tended to extol virtues. One of the most famous kings of antiquity, Rolf gained renown in warfare by assembling the most celebrated warriors of the North, known as Rolf’s Twelve Champions. Equally famous was “Rolf the Ganger,” a Viking chief who sailed the Seine.

Róta - Valkyrie & Warrior Maiden

Róta was a rebellious Valkyrie, one of the fierce warrior women known as the “choosers of the slain” who served Odin. During Ragnarök, the Valkyries chose who would die and escorted souls to Valhalla, a realm of the dead in Norse mythology. Associated with chaos, Róta was often linked to Gunnr, another warrior maiden, and Skuld, the youngest of the Norns—the Norse goddesses of fate.

Founder of Kyivan Rus and the Rurik Dynasty

In the 9th century, the Varangian prince Rurik established the birth of the Rurik Dynasty which ruled Kyivan Rus, the precursor to Russia.

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Sigrun is the leader of a band of nine Valkyries, the horse-riding women who descend upon battles to decide which soldiers die and which live. She dies from sadness after her lover Helgi is slain by her brother Dagr, and is later reborn as a Valkyrie herself.

Wife of Loki, Sigyn is the goddess of fertility and bonds. Dedicated and loyal, she stays with her husband during his final punishment. Vali kept him bound to avenge the death of his brother, and Skadi hung a venomous snake over his mouth. Sigyn catches the venom in a bowl. When she turns to empty the contents, a drop reaches his mouth. As he convulses from the poison, earthquakes shake the world.

Sineus was brother of Rurik and sailed with him from Scandinavia to Kyiv. According to the 12th-century Primary Chronicle, Sineus settled in Beloozero, now called Belozersk, where he secured these lands for the growing Kyivan Rus empire. One of Russia’s oldest towns, Beloozero has been called the “portal to Russia’s northern waterways.”

The giantess Skadi is the Norse goddess of winter. She is also associated with hunting and skiing. When her father is slain by the gods, Skadi straps on her armor and weapons and heads to Asgard, home of the gods, to avenge his death.

Astride her horse, the Valkyrie Skaga flew into battle to determine which soldiers would live and which would die, escorting the dead to Valhalla, the kingdom of the gods. There, the warriors prepared to fight in the ultimate battle of Ragnarok, which would all but destroy the mythological realm so it could flourish again.

Skirnir is a humble servant of the gods. When the lovesick Freyr, god of sunshine and prosperity, falls in love with the beautiful goddess Geror, he sends Skirnir to woo her. The coy goddess refuses Skirnir’s advances until he threatens her with his mystical wand. But Skirnir is smart; for delivering Geror, he requires that Freyr give him his powerful sword as a reward.

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In Norse mythology, Tialfi was the son of Egil and a champion runner. He became a slave to Thor, the god of thunder, after eating one of his goats. On a journey with Thor, Tialfi stopped to run a race against the young giant Hugi. The giant was an illusion and the embodiment of thought; and since no one can run faster than thought, Tialfi lost.

The son of Hymir, Tir is the god of heroic glory who sacrificed his hand to tame the evil wolf Fenrir. Fenrir agreed to allow the gods to bind him in magical silken ribbon only if one of them placed his hand in his mouth. Tir volunteered, and Fenrir bit his hand off.

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Tor, a version of the name Thor, is a son of Odin and god of the sky and thunder. Strong and powerful, he is the protector of gods and people and is usually depicted wielding his mighty hammer, Mjolnir.

Danish Viking Ruler and Explorer

An alleged son of the Danish king Harald, Torgil sailed westward to Bretland (Wales and Western England), Portugal and Ireland. 

Name means “Our Faithful”

Truvor, whose name means “our faithful,” took charge of Izborsk, an area near what is now Russia’s border with Estonia, controlling these lands for Kyivan Rus.

Stepson of Thor, Ullur is the god of the hunt, known for his great skill as an archer. He is also a wily wizard, able most notably to cross the seas without the use of a vessel but, instead, upon a length of bone resembling a ski on which he has cast a spell.

The son of Odin and the giantess Rind, Vali was conceived to avenge the death of Baldur, another of Odin’s children. Often known as the god of vengeance, he is so focused on his task he neglects to care for himself until he has avenged his brother’s death. In the end, he kills Hodur, an uwitting player, and binds Loki, the orchestrator of Baldur’s demise.

The Norse goddess of oaths, Var is a truth seeker. She oversees all agreements and contracts, particularly marriage vows made between men and women, which were known as várar in Old Norse. Hence, she is the goddess of betrothal.

In creation mythology, the Norse god Ve is crucial. Together with his brothers Odin and Vili, he slays the primeval being Ymir, thus ending the rule of giants. The triad of brothers creates heaven and earth from the body of Ymir.

Loyal to a fault, the Norse god Vidar avenges his father Odin’s death. A collector of shoe leather discarded by mortals, he adds each of the leather shards to his own sole.

Vilhjalm Langaspjót, or William I Longsword as he is also known, was the half brother of Kadlin and the son of “Rolf the Ganger,” a Viking chief and first Duke of Normandy. Following in his famous father’s footsteps, William ruled Normandy from 927 until 942.

In Norse creation mythology, Vili and his brothers Odin and Ve rise up and slay the primeval Ymir, who had ruled the realm with his race of giants. The brothers then form heaven and earth from Ymir’s flesh, blood, bones and hair.