Tyr – the god of war, law, and justice. The fiercest of the Aesir, guardian of the sky. He was the son of Odin and Frigg. Human sacrifices were offered to him. The original sound of his name (Tiwaz) gave rise to the names of the second day of the week (originally Tiwaz-Tiu) in the Phrygian (Tisdei) and English (Tuesday) languages. It is likely that Tyr was initially a sky god, later replaced by Odin and Thor. A myth associated with Tyr tells of the capture of Fenrir. The monster became so powerful that the gods decided to imprison him. However, no chain was strong enough; only a magical chain could bind the wolf's neck. However, as a sign of the gods' good will, Tyr was forced to put his hand in the wolf's mouth. When Fenrir realized he couldn't break the chain, he bit off Tyr's hand. Although he was dying, the other gods laughed. Tyr's demotion may be related to his loss of an arm. Tyr may have continued to fight at Ragnarok, however, where he was said to have fought the dog Garm, guardian of the gates of Hel. The dog was said to have jumped at Tyr's throat, and the two were said to have killed each other.
Ull, Ullr, Uu – one of the Aesir, an archer god, a deity of winter, and possibly the inventor of skis. A Scandinavian god, stepson of the god Thor. Son of Sif, Ull, a great hunter, was depicted with skis or snowshoes and a bow. In one myth, Odin was banished from heaven for treacherously seducing a virgin, and Ull was then elected ruler of Asgard, the abode of the gods. After ten years, Odin returned and exiled Ull, who fled to Sweden.
Vali, son of Odin and Rind, was said to have killed the blind Hodr in revenge for his unintentional crime against Baldr. Fulfilling the prophecy, he grew from a child to an adult in a single day and set out to kill Hodr. He and his half-brother, Vidar, were said to have survived Ragnarok. One of Loki's unfortunate sons was also named Vali.
We was one of Bor's sons. Audhumla, the primordial cow, fed by licking salty ice. She was then able to nourish the first being, Ymir, a fundamentally evil being. Licking the ice, Buri, We's grandfather, appeared. Buri was the ancestor of all gods. He had a son, Bor, who married Bestla, the daughter of a frost giant. Their children were Odin, Wili, and We. Although the blood of the giants mingled with the blood of the gods, the hatred between them, caused by the killing of Ymir, did not disappear. Odin, Wili, and We disliked Ymir and the growing number of frost giants. Their animosity turned to hatred, and eventually they killed Ymir, creating a world in Ginnungagap from the giant's body. Then the three brothers found two trees on the seashore, an ash and an elm. From the wood, they decorated the first man, whom We had given them the ability to see and hear.
Weland – the blacksmith god, son of the giant Wade and a mermaid. He was famous for crafting chainmail and swords. The myth of Weland is a tale of revenge. The Swedish king Nidud severed Weland's leg and placed him and his forge on a distant island. The blacksmith god avenged the mutilation by killing two of Nidud's sons who had come to see his treasures. He sent Nidud their heads, studded with precious stones and set in silver. He likely also enslaved Nidud's daughter, but this is uncertain. After this, Weland is said to have escaped to Valhalla using wings he had crafted.
Vidar became known as a silent and solitary god. He was the son of Odin and the giantess Grid. He lived in a quiet and peaceful place called Widi. Vidar's destiny was to avenge his father after the gods' catastrophe at Ragnarok. The wolf Fenrir was then supposed to defeat Odin in a fierce battle and then swallow him. Vidar was said to have risen against him, stamping on the monster's lower jaw with one foot and using his hands to pry open its mouth, tearing the animal's throat to pieces. Vidar's name likely has some connection with tearing evil in half.
Wili was one of Bor's sons. Audhumla, a primordial cow, fed by licking salty ice. She was then able to nourish the first being, Ymir, a fundamentally evil being. Licking the ice, Buri, We's grandfather, appeared. Buri was the ancestor of all gods. He had a son, Bor, who married Bestla, the daughter of a frost giant. Their children were Odin, Wili, and We. Although the blood of the giants mingled with the blood of the gods, the hatred between them, caused by Ymir's slaying, did not disappear. Odin, Wili, and We disliked Ymir and the growing number of frost giants. Their animosity turned to hatred, and eventually they killed Ymir, creating a world in Ginnungagap from the giant's body. Then the three brothers found two trees on the seashore, an ash and an elm. From the wood, they adorned the first man, to whom Wili gave intelligence and feelings.
Wodan – The ancient Germanic god Wodan was the predecessor of the Scandinavian Odin. He brought good luck in battle, but ultimately doomed his followers to defeat and death. Like the Roman Mercury, with whom he was identified, this god was a guide through the underworld. He was also associated with the sky, symbolized by the eagle. Wodan was associated with runes, magical symbols used in divination. He inspired heroes and poets. Kings revered him as their divine ancestor. The Anglo-Saxons knew him as Woden.
Ziu-Tius - god of gods, god of the sky. He had only one hand.
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