Who are the gods and goddesses of the Heathen way?

Our gods belong to two “tribes”, the Aesir and the Vanir. Our myths speak of a time when the Aesir and Vanir were at war, but made a truce and exchanged members. This myth may be based in part on historical battles between human tribes who later formed an alliance; at the same time, it reflects the ways in which our gods work together.

Perhaps the best-known of the Aesir is Odin. He is the god of many things: inspiration, ecstasy, poetry, healing, the runes, and death. Frigga, whom we see as Odin’s wife, protects homes and families.

Thor is the storm-god who defends the world of humans. The lightning is his weapon, the Hammer; the rain that he brings makes the fields fruitful. Tyr is the upholder of right order and justice, both among humans and in the universe.

Heimdall is the watchman of the gods, and also the progenitor and teacher of the human race. The Vanir are sometimes called “fertility gods”, but they are far more than that; they are the gods of all the things in this world ... more.

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