Vanaheimr: The Home of the Vanir Deities in Norse Mythology
Vanaheimr (often anglicized as “Vanaheim”) is one of the Nine Worlds in Norse mythology, and it’s the homeland of the Vanir gods. The Vanir deities are one of the two...
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Difference between the Aesir and the Vanir
The Aesir and the Vanir are two groups of gods in Norse mythology, and they have distinct characteristics, origins, and domains. Here are the primary differences between the two: Origin...
The Nine Realms in Norse Cosmology
Like any polytheistic culture, ancient Scandinavian tribes and Nordic tribes believed in the partition of the cosmos into realms for different beings. In Norse mythology, it was believed that the...
Vanir Gods and Goddesses in Norse Mythology: Origin story, members, symbols and power
It’s usually the case that whenever Norse deities are mentioned the ones that come to mind are Odin, Loki, Thor, Frigg, and Heimdallr – i.e. basically Odin and his family...
