Tag: Deity

Description:

The "Deity" tag is used for gods, goddesses, and other forms of higher powers that appear in human culture. In the context of video games and Old Norse literature, you will find this tag applied mostly to the Norse gods and goddesses, the Æsir (LINK) and the Ásynjur (LINK), respectively, and the Vanir (LINK), another "tribe" or class of gods to which Freyr (LINK) and Freyja (LINK) belong.

Tag Category: Figures

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Videogame References

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Description

Shor

Shor is the chief god of the Nordic pantheon which prevails in Skyrim. He rules over the realm

Medieval Citation

Name	Description
Vanir	The Vanir are a group of deities in Norse mythology. As a whole, they play a less pronounced role in the myths than the Æsir	Æsir ("gods, divine beings," singular form áss) are a group of deities in Norse mythology. They are the subjects of most of...
Óðinn	Óðinn (anglicized as Odin) is a deity and a major figure in Norse mythology and Old Norse literature. He belongs to the group of divine beings call...
Heimdallr	Heimdallr is a deity and a major figure in Norse mythology and Old Norse literature. He is one of theFreyja	Freyja (Old Norse "lady," "mistress") is a deity and a major figure in Norse mythology and Old Norse literature. She is one of the