The Billow Maidens, also known as the Nine Wave Maidens, are the daughters of the sea goddess Rán and her husband Ægir. These nine sisters represent the waves of the […]
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Rán is the powerful giantess who rules the depths of the ocean. She lives beneath the waves with her husband, Ægir, the god of the sea. Together, they embody the
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Gudrun, often spelled Guðrún, is a central figure in the legends of the ancient North. As the daughter of Gjuki and Grimhild, she belongs to a family tied deeply to
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Ægir, also known as Aegir or Gymir, reigns over the ocean and is one of the most prominent jötnar. He embodies the sea’s dual nature—calm and nourishing but also dangerous
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Bestla, sometimes spelled Besla or Bestlá, plays a crucial role in the divine lineage of the gods. She is a frost giantess, the daughter of the ancient giant Bölthorn. Bestla’s
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Borr, also spelled Bur or Bör, stands as one of the most pivotal figures in the lineage of the gods. He is the son of Búri, the first god, who
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Búri stands as the first of the gods and the patriarch of divine beings. He emerged from the ancient ice of Ginnungagap, the primordial void, when the cow Auðhumla licked
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Geiravör is a powerful Valkyrie whose name means “Spear-Watcher” or “Spear-Cautious.” Her role centers on observing the chaos of battle and guiding the spears of warriors to their intended targets.
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Geirahöð, whose name means “Spear Battle,” is a fierce Valkyrie who serves Odin. Her role involves selecting the bravest warriors who fall in battle and guiding them to Valhalla. The
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