Idunn (pronounced “EE-dun”) is the Æsir goddess who guards the apples of eternal youth. Known also as Idunna or Iðunn, she plays a vital role among the gods. Idunn’s apples […]
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Thjazi, also spelled Thjazi or Thiassi, is a prominent jötunn (giant). He is best known for his role in Idunn’s abduction, where he kidnaps the goddess who guards the apples
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Ymir, the first of the Jötnar (giants), is a central figure in Norse creation. Often referred to as Aurgelmir in some sources, Ymir plays a vital role in the formation
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The Jötunn (plural: Jötnar), also known as giants, play a critical role. They are sometimes referred to as “Etins.” They embody the chaotic, primordial forces of nature. While often seen
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The Well of Mimir, also known as Mímisbrunnr, is a central symbol of wisdom and knowledge. Located beneath one of the roots of Yggdrasil, the World Tree, this well contains
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Hörgrs are stone altars or cairns used in ancient Norse religious practices, including Asatru. They are sacred structures, built in nature, often on hills or near bodies of water. They
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Gullveig is a significant figure in Asatru. She is of the Vanir, the gods of fertility, prosperity, and magic. Her presence is powerful and symbolic, representing the themes of transformation,
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Vættir (Vaettir) (pronounced “VYE-teer”) and Landvættir (Landvaettir) (pronounced “LAND-vye-teer”) are spirits that inhabit and protect various elements of the natural world. These beings are deeply connected to the land, water,
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The Æsir-Vanir War is one of the most significant events in Norse history. It represents the conflict between two powerful groups of gods: the Æsir, associated with power and order,
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