Ægir Norse God of the Sea, connected to/possible Consort of Ran. Ægir controls the conditions and moods of the sea. He has 9 daughters: Bara, Bylgia, Blodughadda, Dufa, Hefring, Himinglaeva, Hronn, Kolga, and Unn, each a different kind of wave. They, collectively, are the parent of Heimdall.

The Alcis Germanic A pair of Divine twins, now obscure with their originial function lost. They were descendents of a sky god, linked together with each riding a horse.

Anðrimnir Norse cook in Valhalla's cook who prepares Særimne, the divine boar consumed each night by the heroes in Oðinn's Hall, then arising each day for the next feast. Anðrimnir can cook this because he has Eldrimne, the Cauldron of Endless Provision.

Auðumla A Norse Primal Being, who fed the Primal giant Ymir as a cow. By licking the ice that was formed at the beginning of craetion, it also freed another Primal being, Buri.

Balder The Norse Second son of Oðinn and Frigga, father of Forseti. Frigga rendered him invincible by making all created things swear they would not kill or injure him. She forgot, however, to obtain an oath from mistletoe. Locki made a dart from it and convinced the Blind God Hoder to throw it at Balder, encompassing his Fate. He later accompanied Hoder out of the ruins of Hel after Ragnarok, then beginning the building of the world anew. Balder was a Sun God and is usually called "the Good God", or "the Bright One".

Bertha A Germanic Goddess in the guise of a kind, motherly woman. She proteced, guided and guarded the souls of unborn children.

Bestla A Norse Giantess, consort of Bor, and mother of Oðinn by Bor.

Bil Norse God of the waning moon, a triad with Hjuke and Mani.

Bor Norse Son of the Primal being Buri and father of Oðinn, Vili, and Ve by his giantess consort Bestla. Ancestor of the Aesir.

Bragi Norse God of poetry and eloquent speech, son of Oðinn, and consort of Idunn.

Buri A Norse Primal being, coalesced out of the First Ice, and freed from within the block by Auðumla, father of Bor.

The Disir Norse protective spirits, concerned especially with women and childbirth.

Donar Germanic God of Storms and Thunder, associated with a hammer or maul.

Dwalin Norse Chief of the Dwarves, Lord of Svartalfheim.

Eir Norse Goddess of medicine and healing. She lives at Lyfjaberg, the Hill of Healing. From there, she and her nine demi-goddesses. Aurboda, Bleik, Blid, Bjort, Frid, Hlif, Hlifthrasa, Menglad, and Thjodvara, spread knowledge and practice of the medical arts.

Elen Anglo-Saxon Sea-Goddess, protectress and patroness of seafarers and sailors.

Elli Norse Goddess of old age. She once challenged Thor to a wrestling match, and won, illustrating the fate of youthful vigor at the hands of Time.

Fenrir Norse son of Loki, an immense sky-wolf, chained until Ragnarok, the End of Days. He is considered by most the parent of the Varns. His fate is to break the chain and, after running ragin across the world, be slain by Vidar.

Fjorgyn An obscure and very ancient Norse Diety, usually presented as female but rathr ambiguous. Fetrility Goddess and mother/father of Frigga.

Forseti Norse Son of Balder, God of judgement and arbitration in disputes.

Freyja A Norse Vanir Goddess dwelling in Asgarð, twin sister to Freyr and child of Njord, She is a fertility goddess, with control of boars, falcons, goats, and cats. She is linked to divinaton and is an oracular goddess. She was considered the most approachable of all Dieties by people.

Freyr A Norse Vanir God dwelling in Asgard, twin brother to Freyja and child of Njord, fertility God with control over boars and horses. He links to seasons, and His blessing of each season in its turn was required if things were to go well throughout the year. He governs weather, especially wweather for agriculture. His fate was to be slain in combat by Surt.

Frigga Norse Consort of Oðinn and Queen of Heaven, Goddess of matronly virtues, childbirth, and midwivery. She has links to fertility and is a Protector of the household. Both she and Freyja are said to weep and to be able to transform into a falcon.

Fulla An obscure Norse Goddess, an attendent or sister of Frigga.

Fylgja Norse Animal totems. These are spirit-doubles who guide and guard a soul throughout it's life. Wolves are most often seen, though they appear in many forms, usually in dreams and visions. They may give warnings or advice but if seen in material form are death omens.

Garm Norse The Hound of Hel, watchdog chained to the gates of Under-Earth. The coming of Ragnarok will be signaled by his breaking the chain and run free across the earth. His fate is to slay and be slain by Tyr.

Gefjun Norse Goddess of agriculture plough, with control over oxen. Virginial, she is atteneded by all women who die virgins.

Gerd A Norse Giantess, consort to Freyr. Their union symbolizes the marriage of earth and sky.

Gna A Norse messenger/assistant to Frigga, traveling to the various worlds on errands for her.

Groa A Norse sorceress and medicine-woman, first wife of Orvandil, and mother of Hadding and Svipdag.

Gullveig A Norse Vanir, and one of the chief opponents of the Æsir. History being written by the winner, the Aesir went to great pains to depict he as badly as possible, as a witch and sorceress of immense and malefic power. She probably was, to her own people, just the opposite. She has, among other things, oracular powers.

She apparently led the Vanir in an assault upon the Hall of the Æsir, getting in 3 times and each time being attacked with swords and flames. Each time she rose from the ashes to cast more curse and spells. She is connected in obscure but important ways with both Freyja and Loki.

For example, her heart was once eaten by Loki, who then became much worse than he had ever been before. Additionally, she is named as the mother of many entities Loki is attributed with the parantage of: Jormungand, Hel, and Fenrir. She is also said to be the mother, or creator, of many creatures of earthly terror, werewolves foremost.

Hamingja Norse guardian spirits who accompany mortal souls during the course of their lives. Always female and normally unseen, they bring luck.

Heimdall The Norse child of the nine wave-daughters of Ægir, He is the Guardian of Asgarð, standng by Bifrost, (the rainbow - bridge between Midgarð and Asgarð), and watches for the approach of enemies. He is able to see in the pitch blackest of night, and able to hear the whisper of grass growing, his ears and eyes are so sensitive. He is associated with Freyja, and the sea. His Fate is to slay and be slain by Loki.

Hel Norse Daughter of Loki, ruler of Under-Earth, the Realm of Hel, and Queen of the dead who do not have a place with Oðinn at Valhalla, (heroes and valiant ones).

Hermod Norse messenger of Asgarð who attempted unsuccessfully to retrieve Balder from the realm of the dead.

Hjuke The Norse Moon. One of a triad, alongside Bil and Mani.

Hlin Norse messenger and assistant to Frigga, protecting those she wishes to defend.

Hoder An obscure Norse Deity, called the Blind God, who was tricked into slaying Balder by Loki. To be slain by Vali. After Ragnarok, He accompanies Balder out of the ruins of Hel's domain, and helps to rebuild the world anew.

Hoenir An orecular Divinity, Norse God of divination and priestly function among the Aesir. With Oðinn and Loður, He formed mankind; his gift was consciousness. He is also often refered to as "the Silent God".

Huginn Norse spirit of Thought and one of the two ravens who attend Oðinn, often seen sitting on his shoulders.

Idunn Norse Consort of Bragi, and Guardian of the golden apples of immortality. She becomes the subject of a heroic rescue mission when she is abducted by Giants and the Gods begin to age.

Irmin Germanic Warrior God, associated with tree-sanctuaries in the forests of ancient Saxony.

Jormungand Norse Offspring of Loki, the Midgard Serpent, a world-girdling serpent, generally lying dormant until the end of time. He continually gnaws at the roots of Yggdrasil, the World-Tree, causing a creeping rot that will eventually topple it at Ragnarok. In the meantime, it is the source of earthquakes. His fate is to rise out of the sea, unwrapping it and himself from the world, and to slay and be slain by Thor.

Karl Teutonic God of peasants, and progenitor of the race of peasants.

Kvasir A Norse God of wisdom, created by the Aesir and Vanir, to include all their combined knowledge. His fate is to be slain by Dwarves who then use His blood as an ingredient in a mead of Knowledge.

Loður An early Norse Deity who, with Oðinn and Hoenir formed mankind. Loður's Gift was hair and beauty.

Lofn The Permitter, a Norse patroness of marriage, especially to couples whose unions are forbidden by their families.

Loki Norse representative of the force of chaos. Sometimes mischeviously challenging the Gods with difficulties that prove trivial in the end, or sometimes pure evil, determined to do no less than hasten Ragnarok and the destruction of the Gods. His gender is somewhat androgynous and he is the progenitor of numerous entities. After the slaying of Balder, the Gods lost all patience with him and bound him to lie in torment until Ragnarok. His fate is to be bound by the viscera of one of his own sons to a rock under dripping venom, shielded at times by his consort Sigyn. At the end of time he will break free and will slay and be slain by Heimdall.

Magni Norse son of Thor and Sif, possessed of more physical strength than all the Gods except perhaps Thor. His fate will be to survive Ragnarok and, with his brother Modi, drag Thor's Hammer Mjollnir to the meadows where survivors will gather to rebuild the world.

Mani The Norse Moon God, always accompanied by Bil and Hjuke.

Meili An obscure Norse God, Thor's brother.

Mimir A Norse Giant, said to be the wisest of all created beings, guardian of a sacred well of knowledge sought by Oðinn, who sacrificed an eye to drink from it. Mimir seems to have been hostaged to and later slain by the Vanir. His head, however, was said to have remained by the well, conscious and aware, continuing to serve as its' guardian and oracle.

Modi Norse son of Thor and Sif, Patron of Berserkers and the battle-mad. His fate is to survive Ragnarok and, with his brothers' help, drag Thor's Hammer Mjollnir to the meadows where survivors will gather to rebuild the world.

Muninn Norse spirit of Memory, one of the two ravens who attend Oðinn, and are often seen on his shoulders.

Nanna A Norse vegetation and fertility Goddess, Consort of Balder. Her fate is to die of grief at Balders untimely ending.

Nerthus A Danish Earth-Mother Goddess associated with fertility and with peace and diplomacy. She may be a sister or female counterpart to Njord.

Niðogg A huge Norse serpent or dragon who gnaws at the roots of Yggdrasil, weakening the World-Tree in anticipation of Ragnarok. This is felt in Midgard as earthquakes. Niðogg is also said to haunt Niflheim, where He devours the corpses of people who were evil in life.

Njord A Norse Vanir Deity held hostage by the Aesir. God of the sea, winds, a patron of shipmastery, fishing, and travel by sea. Consort of Skadi, father of Freyr and Freyja.

Oðinn Norse Chief of the Aesir, Master of Asgarð, Lord of the Universe, and consort of Frigga. One of the earliest Gods, with Hoenir and Loður he formed mankind out of the primal trees, Ask and Embla; his gift was the Breath of Life.

With the other Aesir, he fought a primal war against the competing race of Gods, the Vanir, and through his devices a peace was reached with them. Then he drove out the Giants, and built the structure of the world as we know it. A warrior's God, and he welcomes valiant fighters and heroes to Valhalla, where they train for Ragnarok.

He is also a divinity of inner knowledge, relentlessly searching the world for new information, and he literally crucified himself, a "sacrifice of Myself, to Myself", to gain the runes. He later sacrificed an eye to Mimir to drink from the Well of Knowledge, breaking the Norse taboo against knowing too much about your own destiny. Oðinn knows, all too well, what is to be. His fate is to be slain and devoured in single combat with Fenrir.

Orvandil A Norse astral being of wind and weather, also the constellation Orion. Husband first of Groa, and then of Sif, he is the father of Hadding and Svipdag by His first spouse, and Uller by his second.

Ostara Germanic fertility Goddess, especially connected with the rebirth of spring and the new year.

Ran Norse consort of Aegir, a storm and weather Goddess who requires regular offerings of souls in the deeps of the ocean. These sea-dead reside in her undersea hall, as something of an exception to the general Fate of Valhalla or Hel for mortals.

Rind Germanic Earth-Goddess, or Giantess. Said to be the mother, by Oðinn of Vali.

Saga The Norse Goddess of 'things spoken of', storytellers and the heritage and record of families and clans.

Seaxneat An Anglo-Saxon tutelary Deity who is rather obscure. His name may mean "Sword (or Axe)-Companion".

Sif A Norse Grain Goddess, second consort of Orvandil and mother of Uller.

Sigyn Norse Consort of Loki, best known for perpetually holding a bowl above her bound husband to preserve him from being spattered with acid venom, leaving his side only to empty the bowl.

Siofn Norse Goddess of affection and love affairs, short or long lasting.

Skadi Norse Consort of Njord, who is a bit disconsolate - -they can't live together, (he can't stand the mountains, she can't stand the sea). She is both huntress and archer, and originator of the idea of suspending a venomous snake over the bound Loki, following his capture after the murder of Balder.

Skoll and Hati (the Varns) A Norse pair of ghostly wolves; Skoll pursues the Sun and Hati chases the Moon. They cause eclipses when the nearly catch up. Their fate is to seize the sun and moon at Ragnarock, and devour them, ending this cycle of time.

Skuld What is owed, a Norn, one of the three who control destiny. Skuld cuts the thread of a life.

Snotra Norse Goddess of wisdom and grace.

Surt The Norse Lord of the Fire Giants and ruler of Muspellheim. He dwells in the far south, where he awaits the time of Ragnarok.

Syn Denial, a Norse gate-warden, who bars entry to those not permitted to enter. She also is invoked by those who want to refute charges against them.

Thor Norse Warrior, Storm-God, and Champion of Justice. Gargantuan in strength, he wields the hammer Mjollnir, thundering when struck a lightning bolt when thrown. He drinks and eats prodigiously and has an ongoing battle with all of Giant-king, to the end of days. He can laugh or fall into a rage equally uncontrollably. He is a huge God and presence. His fate is to combat Jormungand and slay it, although. Mortally wounded, he will walk away from the corpse, and then collapse.

Thrym Norse king in Jotunheim, Lord of all the Frost Giants. His fate is to steal and conceal Thor's Hammer, Mjollnir. Thor recovers it through trickery, and slays him.

Tyr Norse War God, similar in some respects to Oðinn, but more reticient as judge and ruler. He lost a hand figting Fenrir when the Wolf was chained up. His fate is to slay and be slain in combat with Garm.

Uller Norse Sky God and Fertility God, linked t the air, sea and Justice, his mother was Sif, and he was fostered to Thor as step-son. The Gods were said to swear oaths his ring. He is often depicted as an archer.

Urd Destiny, a Norn, one of the trio charged with controlling Destiny. It is Urd who spins life into thread.

Vali Norse son of Oðinn by Rind, a warrior who avenges Balder by slaying Hoder. His fate is to survive Ragnarok, and come to the meadows of Idavoll with the other survivors, to build the world again.

The Valkyries Norse female spirits who ride the winds to battles so they may choose the heroic and brave from among the slain and guide them to Valhalla. They sometimes appear as swan-maidens. When not in battle, they are servants in Valhalla. Their names are: Geirahod, Goll, Gunn, Herfiotur, Hild, Hlokk, Hrist, Mist, Radgrid, Randgrid, Reginleif, Rota, Skeggiold, Skogul, Skuld, and Thrud. The Germanic Shield-Maiden Brynhilde is a Valkyrie; and the three maidens who loved Volund and his two brothers, Hladgud Svan-Hvit, Hervor the Wise, and Olrun re also.

Var Norse Goddess of contracts and agreements, especially private ones between men and women. She punishes those who break their word in these matters.

Ve One of the Primal Norse Gods, a younger brother of Oðinn. He helped his brothers build the world out of the remains of Ymir.

Verdandi Happening, a Nornn, one of the trio charged with controlling Destiny. It is Verdandi who measures out the length of a life.

Vidar Norse son of Oðinn, and fairly obscure Warrior God. He, Like Hoenir, is described as a "Silent One", noted for loyalty and perserverance. In fulfilling His Fate, he must use shoes built from all the scrap leather discarded over the ages. That fate is that he avenges Odhinn by slaying Fenrir (doing so by stepping into Its jaws and running It through). He becomes one of those surviving Ragnarok and dwelling at Idavoll.

Vili One of the Norse Primal Gods, a younger brother of Oðinn. He helped his brothers build the world out of the remains of Ymir.

Vjofn Norse Goddess of concord and reconciliation. Attendent of Frigga, who heals quarrels among people.

Vor Aware, Norse Goddess of curiosity and discovery, particularly in relationships. Goddess of contracts and oaths.

Volund A Norse craftsman who loved the Valkyrie Hervor the Wise, who lived with him for seven years, then disappeared. He was, due to the consequences of his tragic pinins for her, an attentive patron for the art of the smith, and the forging of miraculous objects; he could not refuse any commission, no matter how impossible the task, once he had been offered a payment. He is also referred to as King and ruler of Svartalfheim, land of the Dwarves.

Volva A Norn, or several Norns; Giantess crone of crones. She (or they) are summoned by Oðinn and teach him the lore of Destiny and Ragnarok, albeit unwillingly.

Yggdrasil The World-Tree; upon and around it all of reality is contructed.

Ymir Norse Primal Giant, who first emerged from the ice of the yawning Void. He lost his battles against later arrivals, who formed the world from his dead body. His blood became the sea, his skull the vault of the sky, his bones the mountains, his brains the clouds.