Norse Gods and Mythology

Vocabulary flashcards covering the major and lesser gods of Norse mythology, including their roles, titles, and relationships as described in the lecture notes.

Odin

The ruler of Asgard and the All-Father of the gods.

Thor

The God of Thunder.

Frigg

The wife of Odin and Goddess of marriage, family, and motherhood.

Týr

The original god of war and the bravest of all the gods.

Heimdall

The guardian of the Bifröst bridge.

Bifröst bridge

The rainbow bridge that connects Midgard (the land of mortals) with Asgard (the land of the Gods).

Midgard

The land of mortals.

Asgard

The land of the Gods.

Loki

The God of Trickery and Mischief and The Father of Monsters.

Baldr

The god of light and Radiance and twin brother of Höör.

Höör

The god of darkness and twin brother of Baldr.

Vidar

The second strongest of all the Æsir after Thor who lives in a great hall in Asgard called Vidi.

Vali

An archer representing the beams of sunshine.

Bragi

The God of Poetry and Music.

lounn

The goddess of youth.

Njord

The god of the wind, seafarers, coasts, inland waters, and wealth.

Freyr

The god of fertility, ruler of Alfheim, and Lord of the elves.

Freya

A goddess of fertility accused by Loki of having slept with all of the gods and elvses.

Ullr (or Ull)

The god of Winter and hunting.

Forsetti

The god of justice and a speaker of law.

Hermod

The messenger of the gods and the fastest of all Asgard.

Hel

The goddess of the underworld.