Norse Mythology - Mythology Dictionary 

Norse Lore, Gods, Demigods, Heroes, Symbols, and Other Famous Mythological Characters

Lover of Else. He is said to have spoken to Else from his coffin, asking her to smile. Also called Aager.

A name for Thor as a charioteer and thunder-god. In some references, called Aku-Thor, Oku-Thor, Oku-Thor or Thor.

A divine fluid. In some references, known as Ale, Ala, Ala, Ale, Ani, Ana or Ani.

A name of Odin as \'father of the gods\'. Also known as Alfader, Alfadir, Alfadir, Odin, Alfadur, Alfadur, Alfodr, Alfodr, All-father, All-father or All-seer.

A Giant. Father of Thiassi. On occassion, referred to as Allvaldi.

A demon of the night, half god, half dwarf. Also known as Alp, Alb or Alb.

A horse drawing the chariot of the sun-god. Sometimes identified as Alsvid, Alsuid, Alsuid, Alsvidur, Alsvidur, Alsvin, Alsvin, Alswid, Alswid, Arvakur, Arvakur, Aarvak, Arvakr, Arvar, Alsvinn or Alsvinn.

A race of small people: the hog folk: a form of elf. These people are said to dance in the fields at night. Occasionally known as Alvor, Elves, Elves, Alf, Alfar, Dockalfar, Dwarfs, elf , kobold, Alf(ar), Huldrafolk, kobolds, Icelandic Huldu, hog-folk or hog-folk.

A lake. In this lake was the island of Lyngvi where Fenris the wolf was left bound by the gods. In some references, known as Amsvartnir.

A cook preparing the meals for the slain in Valhalla. In some lore, occasionally called Andhrimnir.

Second husband of Nott. Father of Jord. In some references, referred to as Annar, Anar, Anar, Onarr, Onarr, Onair or Onair.

A horse drawing the chariot of the sun-god. Occasionally called Arvakur, Aarvak, Aarvak, Alsvid, Alsvid, Alsuid, Alsvidur, Alsvin, Alswid, Alsvinn, Arvakr, Arvakr, Arvar or Arvar.

The rainbow. Sometimes called Asabru, Asbru, Asbru, Bifrost, Bifrost, Asa-bridge, Bilrost, Irmin\'s Way, Milky Way, Vindhjalmsbru, As(a)bru or The Milky Way.

12 wise elders of the Frisians. At times, referred to as Asegeir.

The Norse version of the Wild Hunt, led. By Frigga or Odin. Also called Asgardsreid, Asgardreia, Asgardreia, Wild Hunt, Asgardreid or Asgardreid.

The first man, made by Odin from an ash tree. Husband of Embla. Occasionally referred to as Ask, Ash, Ash, Askr or Askr.

A horse of the sun-god. In some lore, occasionally referred to as Aslo, horse, horse, Dun Stallion, Lamri Passelande, Spumador Arundel Lluagor Arondiel Gwinam Blanchard Passe Brewell Rabican Marchvallée Blanchard Alfana Trezibond Beiffror, Marchvallée Tachebrune Ferrant d\'Espagne Vegliantino Bayard Frontino Brigliadoro, Veillantif Balios, Xanthos Cairus Bucephalus Abraxa, Eos Cytharos Harpagos Dinos, Lampos Phaeton Ethon, Galathe, Podarge Actaeon, Aethon, Amethea Bronte, Erythreos, Lampos Philogea, Phlegon, Purocri Pyrois Phallas Harpinna Psylla Balios Abaster, Abatos, Nomios Dearg Druchtach Black of Sainglenn Grey of Macha Acein Horse of Manannan Splendid Mane Vingskornir Arvak, Blodighofi Freyfaxi, Skinfaxi Hofvarpnir Gullfaxi Svadilfare Alsvid or Arvakur Hrimfaxi Grane Call Cuall Hengroen Gwyn Dunmane Du White Mare Cafall.

A god of love. Also called Astrild, Greek Eros, Greek Eros, Cupid or Kama.

A man who made runes for the giants. Also commonly called Asvid.

A king of Sweden. He owned the torc Sviagris and the boar-helmet Hildiswn. Called Athlis.

A giantess. She was one of the nine wave-maidens said to have simultaneously given birth to Heimdall, fathered by Odin. Also commonly known as Atla.

A Berserker. When Frithiof landed in the Orkneys, Atlé fought him with swords and in wrestling. Frithiof defeated him but spared his life. Called Atlé.

A name of Odin as \'rider in the sky\'. Also commonly identified as Atridr, Odin, Odin, Alrida, Asa, Father of Battle, Fothin, God of the Hanged, High One, The, Oder, Odhinn, Odnir, Othin, Othinn, Othinus, Othr, Othur, Ouvin, sacred birds, Thekkr, Thror, Throv, Thrud, Thrudr, Uggerus, Voden, Wish God, Wotan, Wuotan, Alfader, Alfadir, Alfodr, All-father, All-seer, Asa, Balegyr, Bilegyr, Bileya, Breit-Hut, Farma-Tyr, Feng, Fiollnir, Fimbultyr, Fiolsvidr, Fiornir, Fjdnir, Fjolsvidr, Fjorner, Furor, Gagavaldur, Galgagramr, Gander, Gangrad, Geignudr, Glapsvidir, Grimmr, Grimnir, Hacke(l)berg, Hackelberend, Hakol-berend, Hanga-Tyr, Hangagud, Har(bard), Harr, Helblindi, Her-Tyr, Herfadir, Herfather, Herian, Herjan, Hnikar, HoodedOne, Hrafna(-god), Hropt, Iafn-Har, Irmin, Jafenhar, Janfar, Karlafbuge, King of Lidskialf, Ofrir, Omi, One-eyed, Oski, Othin(n), Rosterus, Sidfod(i)r, Sidhottr, Sigfadir, Sigtyr, Skidskegg, Svafnir, Sygtyr, (The) High One, Thekkr, Thror, Thrud(r), Thunderer, Vafud, Vak, Valfadir, Valfather, Valfodr, Valkjosandi, Vax, Vech(a), Vegtam, Veratyr, Viator-indefessus, Vidforull, Wanderer, Wayfarer, Wild Huntsman, Yggdrasil, Ygg(r), German Grim, Votan, Wodan, W(u)otan, Saxon Irmin, Woden, Rafnagud or Porun.

Son of Naglfari and Nott. Called Aud, Audr or Audr.

A feminine form of Aud. Also commonly identified as Auda.

A giantess. She was one of the nine wave-maidens said to have given birth simultaneously to Heimdall, fathered by Odin. Sometimes identified as Augeia, Augeyja or Augeyja.

A giantess. She was one of the nine wave-maidens said simultaneously to have given birth to Heimdall, fathered by Odin. Sometimes known as Aurgiafa, Eyrgjafa or Eyrgjafa.

One of the 4 dwarfs supporting the sky (East). Also commonly referred to as Austri.

A grove sacred to Balder. In some references, called Baldershage.

A name of Odin as \'he of the flaming eyes\'. Also commonly called Baleygr.

The ghost of a dead person, said to live in a barrow. Occasionally referred to as Barrow-wight.

One of the Asynjur. In some references, known as Beda, Bede or Bede.

A king of West Saxony. Son of Odin. In some references, referred to as Beldegg.

Hill giants. Identified as Bergbui, Bergrisir, Bergrisir, Bergjarl, \'mountain dwelling\' or \'mountain dwelling\'.

A hill giant. Occasionally called Bergjarl, Bergrisir, Bergrisir, Bergbui, Lord of the Mountain or Lord of the Mountain.

Hill giants. Sometimes known as Bergrisir, Bergbui, Bergbui, \'mountain dwelling\', Bergjarl, Bergjarl or Lord of the Mountain.

The house of the Njalsson\'s, burnt to the ground by Flosi and his men. On occassion, known as Bergthorskroll.

A dwarf. He was one of the four dwarfs that Freya was said to have slept with to get the necklace Brisingamen. Occasionally identified as Berling.

A barley-god: mill refuse personified. A servant of Frey. Husband of Beyla. He was envisaged as a miniature being speaking into Frey\'s ear. Identified as Beyggvir, Byggvir, Byggvir, Beggvir, Beggvir or Beyggrir.

A minor goddess, attendant on Frey. Manure personified. Wife of Beyggvir. In some accounts she married Frey; in others Beyla is masculine. On occassion, called Beyla.

A name for Odin as \'drinker\'. Occasionally referred to as Biblindi, Odilia, Odilia, Biflindi or Bolverk(in).

A name for Odin as \'one who brandishes a spear\'. This name is a reference to his magic spear Gungnir. Identified as Biflindi, Odilia, Odilia, Biblindi or Bolverk(in).

A name of Odin as \'the shifty-eyed one\'. Also identified as Bileygr, Bileya, Bileya, Odin or Bilegyr.

An elf, guardian of the West. King of the Ruthenes. Father of Rinda. Also called Billing.

The palace of Thor situated in his. Realm, Thrudheim. Also commonly identified as Bilskirnir, Belskirnir, Belskirnir, Bilskirner, Bilskirner, Storm-serene or Storm-serene.

Author of the Frithiof saga, the story of the adventures of Frithiof. At times, known as Bishop Tegner, Tegner or Tegner.

Death and evil personified. Also commonly called Black Sow.

Brother of Etzel. When Gunther\'s party were being entertained at Etzel\'s court, the king\'s wife, Krimhild, persuaded Blodelin to murder them. Also referred to as Blodelin, Bloedel or Bloedel.

Frey\'s horse. At times, known as Blodighofi, Blodug-hofi or Blodug-hofi.

The sword of Heime. This weapon was given to Heime by his father, Studas. In some accounts, called Blutgang.

A name for Uller as a bow-god. Sometimes called Bogaass.

A Frost Giant. Father or brother of Bestla. Father of Mimir, some say. Also called Bolthor, Bolthorn or Bolthorn.

The name used by Odin when he enlisted Baugi\'s help to gain access to Gunlod\'s cave. Also identified as Bolwerk, Bolverk, Bolverk, Bolverkin, Bolverkin, Bolverkr, Bolverkr, Bolverk(r), Bolverk(r), \'deceiver\' or \'deceiver\'.

Son of Buri the first god. Husband of Bestla. Father of Nerthus, Hoenir, Odin, Ve and Vili. Father of Loki, some say. In some accounts, known as Bor.

An ogre: animistic force. In some lore, occasionally identified as boyg.

One of the stories in the Younger Edda. In this tale, Bragi tells Aegir many stories of the gods. Occasionally referred to as Braga Raedur, Conversations of Bragi or Conversations of Bragi.

A skald, honouring Bragi. Occasionally identified as Bragaman.

A female skald, honouring Bragi. Sometimes referred to as Bragawoman.

A hunter. Sigi, jealous of Bredi\'s skill as a hunter, killed him and buried his body under a snowdrift. On occassion, identified as Bredi, Brede or Brede.

The palace of Balder. At times, identified as Breidablik, Balder\'s Stead, Balder\'s Stead, Breithablik, Breithablik, Braoadblink, Braoadblink, Peace Stead, Peace Stead, Broadblick or Broadblick.

A name for Odin, referring to the broad hats that he often wore. Also called Breit Hut, Sidhottr, Sidhottr, Odin or Breit-hut.

The heavenly hall of the giants in Okolnur. Also commonly called Brimer, Brimir, Brimir or Brimer.

A counsellor of Harald, said by some to be Odin in disguise. At times, identified as Brun, Harald, Harald or Harald(r) Hilditonn.

Father of Atli, some say. In some lore, occasionally called Budli.

Son of Farbauti and Laufeia. Brother of Loki, some say. Sometimes called Byleist.

A well that contained song-mead. On occassion, called Byrgir, Byrger, Byrger, Bil, Bil, Hiuki, Hiuki, Gelder, Hjuki, Hyuki, Ide, Slagfinn-Giuki, Hengest, Ide or Slagfinn-Gjuki.

The home of Nitger. Dietrich was imprisoned in this castle until he was rescued by forces led by Hildebrand. In some references, identified as Castle Muter.

Hogni\'s sword, made by the dwarfs. Occasionally called Dainslef.

A Norwegian sailor. He welcomed the Flying Dutchman to his home and gave him consent to marry his daughter Senta. Sometimes identified as Daland.

Third husband of Nott. Father of Dag. His realm was known as Heljar-ran. Sometimes referred to as Dellinger, Delling, Delling, \'dawn\' or \'dawn\'.

A sacrifice to the gods, Valkyries, etc. At times, identified as disablot.

The dark elves who live underground in Svartalfheim. Also referred to as Dockalfar, Elves, Elves, Alf, Alfar, Alvor, Dwarfs, elf , kobold, Alf(ar), Huldrafolk, kobolds, Icelandic Huldu, dwarfs, dwarfs, bergsmiedlein, Bjerkfolk, Black Elves, Dokkalfar, duergar, dvergar, erdleute, ermannlein, kleinevolk, Stillevolk, Svartalfar, Svartelfar, Svurtalfar, unterirdische, bjergfolk, erdeute, erdmannlein, unterirdiscje, unterjordiske, Ni(e)b(e)lung, Svart-elfar, elves, elves or elf .

The dark elves. In some lore, occasionally identified as Dokkalfar, Dwarfs, Dwarfs, bergsmiedlein, Bjerkfolk, Black Elves, Dockalfar, duergar, dvergar, Elves, erdleute, ermannlein, kleinevolk, kobold, Stillevolk, Svartalfar, Svartelfar, Svurtalfar, unterirdische, bjergfolk, erdeute, erdmannlein, unterirdiscje, unterjordiske, Ni(e)b(e)lung, Huldrafolk or Svart-elfar.

A warrior. Before a battle he saw twelve Valkyries weaving, using human entrails. Referred to as Dorradr.

The home of the dragon slain. By Siegfried. Sometimes known as Drachenfels.

The restless dead in a burial mound. Also called draugr.

A water spirit. This being is said to foretell storms and shipwrecks, using a human voice. Also called Draugr.

A Frost Giantess. Goddess of snowdrifts. Daughter of Thrym. Sister of Frosti, Jokul and Snoer. In some references, known as Drifta.

A priest at the temple of Odin. Also referred to as Drotnat, Diar, Diar or Drotnar.

The language of the dwarfs, heard as an echo in caves. Also identified as dwergmal.

A storm-eagle due to appear. At Ragnarok. The noise of the howling wind comes from his harp. In some references, identified as Egder, Egdir or Egdir.

A watchman of the giants. In some accounts, referred to as Eggther.

King of the Islands. Father of Hiordis. Father of Svava, some say. In some lore, occasionally identified as Eglimi, Eylime, Eylime, Eylimi or Eylimi.

A dwarf. One of the Lovar. In some references, identified as Eikinsjalldi.

The souls of slain warriors. These, the warriors of Odin, are resident in Valhalla awaiting the final battle, Ragnarok. Sometimes identified as Einheriar, Einherjar, Einherjar, einherjar or einherjar.

Daughter of Loki and Glut. Sister of Eisa. In some accounts, called Einmyria.

The goddess of healing, attendant on Frigga. One of the Asynjur. In some references, referred to as Eir, Eil, Eil, Eira, Eira, Eyra or Eyra.

One of the 9 Wave-maidens, in some accounts. Also referred to as Eistla.

Son of Atli and Gudrun. Brother of Erp. Occasionally referred to as Eitel.

The name of Ecke in Thidrekssaga. Occasionally referred to as Ekka, Ecke or Ecke.

A servant of the sea-god, Aegir. He took over as doorkeeper when Funfeng was killed by Loki. Called Elde, Elder, Elder, Eldir or Eldir.

The cauldron of the gods. This is the vessel in which the cook, Andhrimnir, prepared the meals for the warriors in Valhalla. In some accounts, identified as Eldhrimnir, Eldhrimner, Eldhrimner, Od-hroerir, Od-hroerir, Odhereir, Odherir, Odrerer, Odrorir, Othrevir, Odher(e)ir or Othroerir.

A giant crone. She appeared as the old nurse of Utgard-Loki and defeated Thor in a wrestling match when the god journeyed to Jotunheim. Occasionally referred to as Elli, \'age\' or \'age\'.

Niflheim or the hall of Hel in Niflheim. In some lore, occasionally referred to as Elvidner, Elvidnir or Elvidnir.

The first woman, made by Odin from an elm tree. Consort of Ask. On occassion, referred to as Embla, Elma, Elma, Emola or Emola.

A story from the Younger Edda. Also known as Eptirmati.

A Norse version of the story of Erec and Enide. In this version, the hero\'s father is called Ilax. Occasionally identified as Erex saga.

The name of Attila\'s wife in Thidrekssaga. On occassion, called Erka.

The name for Emenrich in Thidrekssaga. In some accounts, referred to as Erminrik.

Wife of Jarl. Mother of Konur. She and Jarl are regarded as the founders of the class of nobles. Also commonly known as Erna.

A wizard who was drowned by King Olaf. At times, referred to as Eyvin Kelda, Eyvindr Kelda or Eyvindr Kelda.

Husband of Modir. Modir produced a son, Jarl, fathered by Heimdall when he visited earth in the guise of Riger. In some accounts, identified as Fadir, \'father\', \'father\', Pah or Pitri.

A title given to Sigurd in his role as killer of Fafnir. Also called Fafnisbani, Sigurd, Sigurd, Sigird, Sigurdr, Sigurthr, German Siegfried or Siegfried.

A horse of the gods. Occasionally referred to as Fallow-hoof, Falhofnir or Falhofnir.

A name of Odin as \'the protector of cargoes\'. Called Farma-Tyr, Odin, Odin, Alrida, Asa, Father of Battle, Fothin, God of the Hanged, High One, The, Oder, Odhinn, Odnir, Othin, Othinn, Othinus, Othr, Othur, Ouvin, sacred birds, Thekkr, Thror, Throv, Thrud, Thrudr, Uggerus, Voden, Wish God, Wotan, Wuotan, Alfader, Alfadir, Alfodr, All-father, All-seer, Asa, Atridr, Balegyr, Bilegyr, Bileya, Breit-Hut, Feng, Fiollnir, Fimbultyr, Fiolsvidr, Fiornir, Fjdnir, Fjolsvidr, Fjorner, Furor, Gagavaldur, Galgagramr, Gander, Gangrad, Geignudr, Glapsvidir, Grimmr, Grimnir, Hacke(l)berg, Hackelberend, Hakol-berend, Hanga-Tyr, Hangagud, Har(bard), Harr, Helblindi, Her-Tyr, Herfadir, Herfather, Herian, Herjan, Hnikar, HoodedOne, Hrafna(-god), Hropt, Iafn-Har, Irmin, Jafenhar, Janfar, Karlafbuge, King of Lidskialf, Ofrir, Omi, One-eyed, Oski, Othin(n), Rosterus, Sidfod(i)r, Sidhottr, Sigfadir, Sigtyr, Skidskegg, Svafnir, Sygtyr, (The) High One, Thekkr, Thror, Thrud(r), Thunderer, Vafud, Vak, Valfadir, Valfather, Valfodr, Valkjosandi, Vax, Vech(a), Vegtam, Veratyr, Viator-indefessus, Vidforull, Wanderer, Wayfarer, Wild Huntsman, Yggdrasil, Ygg(r), German Grim, Votan, Wodan, W(u)otan, Saxon Irmin, Woden, Rafnagud or Porun.

A giantess. Daughter of Greip, some say. She and her sister Menia were bought as slaves by Frodi to work his magic grindstone, Grotte. In some references, known as Fenia, Fenge, Fenge, Fenja or Fenja.

The palace of Frigga. Also commonly identified as Fensalir, Fensal, Fensal, Fensalier or Fensalier.

A name for the earth used by the gods. In some accounts, identified as Field.

One of the dwarfs. In some lore, occasionally identified as Fili.

A river in Niflheim, one of the 12. Rivers known as Elivagar. Occasionally identified as Fimbul.

The exceptionally severe weather, lasting 3 (some say 7) seasons, which preceded the end of the world and Ragnarok. In some references, referred to as Fimbul Winter, Fimbulvetr or Fimbulvetr.

A name for Odin as \'great helper\'. In some lore, occasionally known as Fimbultyr, Odin, Odin, Alrida, Asa, Father of Battle, Fothin, God of the Hanged, High One, The, Oder, Odhinn, Odnir, Othin, Othinn, Othinus, Othr, Othur, Ouvin, sacred birds, Thekkr, Thror, Throv, Thrud, Thrudr, Uggerus, Voden, Wish God, Wotan, Wuotan, Alfader, Alfadir, Alfodr, All-father, All-seer, Asa, Atridr, Balegyr, Bilegyr, Bileya, Breit-Hut, Farma-Tyr, Feng, Fiollnir, Fiolsvidr, Fiornir, Fjdnir, Fjolsvidr, Fjorner, Furor, Gagavaldur, Galgagramr, Gander, Gangrad, Geignudr, Glapsvidir, Grimmr, Grimnir, Hacke(l)berg, Hackelberend, Hakol-berend, Hanga-Tyr, Hangagud, Har(bard), Harr, Helblindi, Her-Tyr, Herfadir, Herfather, Herian, Herjan, Hnikar, HoodedOne, Hrafna(-god), Hropt, Iafn-Har, Irmin, Jafenhar, Janfar, Karlafbuge, King of Lidskialf, Ofrir, Omi, One-eyed, Oski, Othin(n), Rosterus, Sidfod(i)r, Sidhottr, Sigfadir, Sigtyr, Skidskegg, Svafnir, Sygtyr, (The) High One, Thekkr, Thror, Thrud(r), Thunderer, Vafud, Vak, Valfadir, Valfather, Valfodr, Valkjosandi, Vax, Vech(a), Vegtam, Veratyr, Viator-indefessus, Vidforull, Wanderer, Wayfarer, Wild Huntsman, Yggdrasil, Ygg(r), German Grim, Votan, Wodan, W(u)otan, Saxon Irmin, Woden, Rafnagud or Porun.

A goddess attendant on Frigga. One of the Asynjur. In some accounts she is the same as Frimla. Occasionally identified as Fimila.

Son of Frey and Freya or Gerda. In some references, identified as Fiollnir, Feng, Feng, Fiollnir, Fjollnir, Hnikar, Fiolnir, Fiolnir, Fiollnir, Fjolnir, Fjolnir, Fiollnir, Odin, Odin, Alrida, Asa, Father of Battle, Fothin, God of the Hanged, High One, The, Oder, Odhinn, Odnir, Othin, Othinn, Othinus, Othr, Othur, Ouvin, sacred birds, Thekkr, Thror, Throv, Thrud, Thrudr, Uggerus, Voden, Wish God, Wotan, Wuotan, Alfader, Alfadir, Alfodr, All-father, All-seer, Asa, Atridr, Balegyr, Bilegyr, Bileya, Breit-Hut, Farma-Tyr, Fimbultyr, Fiolsvidr, Fiornir, Fjdnir, Fjolsvidr, Fjorner, Furor, Gagavaldur, Galgagramr, Gander, Gangrad, Geignudr, Glapsvidir, Grimmr, Grimnir, Hacke(l)berg, Hackelberend, Hakol-berend, Hanga-Tyr, Hangagud, Har(bard), Harr, Helblindi, Her-Tyr, Herfadir, Herfather, Herian, Herjan, HoodedOne, Hrafna(-god), Hropt, Iafn-Har, Irmin, Jafenhar, Janfar, Karlafbuge, King of Lidskialf, Ofrir, Omi, One-eyed, Oski, Othin(n), Rosterus, Sidfod(i)r, Sidhottr, Sigfadir, Sigtyr, Skidskegg, Svafnir, Sygtyr, (The) High One, Thekkr, Thror, Thrud(r), Thunderer, Vafud, Vak, Valfadir, Valfather, Valfodr, Valkjosandi, Vax, Vech(a), Vegtam, Veratyr, Viator-indefessus, Vidforull, Wanderer, Wayfarer, Wild Huntsman, Yggdrasil, Ygg(r), German Grim, Votan, Wodan, W(u)otan, Saxon Irmin, Woden, Rafnagud or Porun.

A river in Niflheim, one of the 12 rivers. Known as Elivagar. Sometimes known as Fiorm, Fjorm or Fjorm.

A name used by Odin when he sang. Runes to Sigurd about his. Forthcoming battle with Lygni. In some lore, occasionally referred to as Fiorner, Fjorner, Fjorner or Odin.

A dramatic poem in the Elder Edda. Occasionally called Fjol Svinnsmal.

A poem in the Elder Edda. In some accounts, identified as Fjolvinnsmal.

A 14th C. Document which includes Hyndlu-Ljod and the abridged Voluspa. Also commonly called Flatey Book.

Mother of Isolde in the Icelandic. Version of the Tristram story. Sometimes called Flurent.

The realm of Freya, the site of her. Palace Sessrymnir. Also called Folkvang, Folkvangr or Folkvangr.

A story from the Younger Edda. Sometimes referred to as Formali.

A collection of Icelandic legends. Also identified as Fornaldarsaga.

A stream. When Loki changed himself into a salmon to escape the vengeance of the other gods, he hid on the bottom of this stream. Also referred to as Fraananger.

Daughter of Hrothgar and Wealtheow. Sister of Rori. Wife of Ingeld. In some accounts, known as Freawaru.

One of the wolves of Odin, \'greedy\'. The other was known as Geri. In some accounts, known as Freki, Freke or Freke.

A Danish maiden. Wife of Fridleef. Mother of Frodi. She married the Danish king, Fridleef, who had rescued her from a dragon. Also called Freygerda.

A name of Frey as \'love in Sweden. Occasionally known as Fricco, Frey, Frey, Freir, Freyr, Veraldargod, Fridleef, Frikka, Ing, Ingumar-Frey, \'lord\', German Fro, Lapp Verelden-Olmei, Swedish Ingvi-Frey, Lytir, Sviagodh or Frodi.

A maid-servant attendant on Freya. Occasionally identified as Frid.

A guardian of Freya\'s necklace, Brisingamen. In some lore, occasionally called Fridila.

The Anglo-Saxon name for Frigga. In some lore, occasionally called Frig.

A German name for Frigga. Also referred to as Frija, Freya, Freya, Frea, Freia, Freyia, Freyja, Fri, Fria, Gefn, Goda, Horn, Mardal, Mardel, Mardell, Mardoll, Moertholl, Thrung, Valfreya, Vanabride, Vanadis, Vanbride, White Goddess, Fri(a), Gollveig Gondul, \'lady\', Mardel(l), Menglad, Menglod, Mengloth, Odsmaer, Syr, Van(a)bride, White Goddess, German Frigga, Ostara, Saxon Eastre, Swedish Skialf, Frigga, Frigga, Eastre, Frau Holle, Fricka, Friga, Frige, Frigg, Gode, Holle, Vrou-Elde, Anglo-Saxon Frig, German Bertha, (Frau) Gode, (Frau) Holle, (Frau) Wode, Holda, Huda, Huld(r)a, Nerthus or Lombard Frea.

A virgin goddess, attendant on Frigga. One of the Asynjur. Some say she is the same as Fimila. In some references, known as Frimla.

The 14th C. Icelandic story of Frithiof and his exploits. On occassion, referred to as Frithiofsaga.

The girls that formed when the fiery. Clouds from Muspelheim condensed. Over the ice of Niflheim. In some references, referred to as Frost Maidens.

A goddess. Sister of Volla. This deity cured Balder\'s lame horse by magic. Also referred to as Fruwa.

A name of Odin as god of war, strengthener of men\'. Also referred to as Furor, Odin, Odin, Alrida, Asa, Father of Battle, Fothin, God of the Hanged, High One, The, Oder, Odhinn, Odnir, Othin, Othinn, Othinus, Othr, Othur, Ouvin, sacred birds, Thekkr, Thror, Throv, Thrud, Thrudr, Uggerus, Voden, Wish God, Wotan, Wuotan, Alfader, Alfadir, Alfodr, All-father, All-seer, Asa, Atridr, Balegyr, Bilegyr, Bileya, Breit-Hut, Farma-Tyr, Feng, Fiollnir, Fimbultyr, Fiolsvidr, Fiornir, Fjdnir, Fjolsvidr, Fjorner, Gagavaldur, Galgagramr, Gander, Gangrad, Geignudr, Glapsvidir, Grimmr, Grimnir, Hacke(l)berg, Hackelberend, Hakol-berend, Hanga-Tyr, Hangagud, Har(bard), Harr, Helblindi, Her-Tyr, Herfadir, Herfather, Herian, Herjan, Hnikar, HoodedOne, Hrafna(-god), Hropt, Iafn-Har, Irmin, Jafenhar, Janfar, Karlafbuge, King of Lidskialf, Ofrir, Omi, One-eyed, Oski, Othin(n), Rosterus, Sidfod(i)r, Sidhottr, Sigfadir, Sigtyr, Skidskegg, Svafnir, Sygtyr, (The) High One, Thekkr, Thror, Thrud(r), Thunderer, Vafud, Vak, Valfadir, Valfather, Valfodr, Valkjosandi, Vax, Vech(a), Vegtam, Veratyr, Viator-indefessus, Vidforull, Wanderer, Wayfarer, Wild Huntsman, Yggdrasil, Ygg(r), German Grim, Votan, Wodan, W(u)otan, Saxon Irmin, Woden, Rafnagud or Porun.

A female guardian spirit which appears. Before death. Sometimes identified as Fylgukona, Hamingja or Hamingja.

A name of Odin as \'gallows-lord\'. On occassion, referred to as Galgagramr, Galgavaldyr, Galgavaldyr, Odin, Odin, Alrida, Asa, Father of Battle, Fothin, God of the Hanged, High One, The, Oder, Odhinn, Odnir, Othin, Othinn, Othinus, Othr, Othur, Ouvin, sacred birds, Thekkr, Thror, Throv, Thrud, Thrudr, Uggerus, Voden, Wish God, Wotan, Wuotan, Alfader, Alfadir, Alfodr, All-father, All-seer, Asa, Atridr, Balegyr, Bilegyr, Bileya, Breit-Hut, Farma-Tyr, Feng, Fiollnir, Fimbultyr, Fiolsvidr, Fiornir, Fjdnir, Fjolsvidr, Fjorner, Furor, Gagavaldur, Gander, Gangrad, Geignudr, Glapsvidir, Grimmr, Grimnir, Hacke(l)berg, Hackelberend, Hakol-berend, Hanga-Tyr, Hangagud, Har(bard), Harr, Helblindi, Her-Tyr, Herfadir, Herfather, Herian, Herjan, Hnikar, HoodedOne, Hrafna(-god), Hropt, Iafn-Har, Irmin, Jafenhar, Janfar, Karlafbuge, King of Lidskialf, Ofrir, Omi, One-eyed, Oski, Othin(n), Rosterus, Sidfod(i)r, Sidhottr, Sigfadir, Sigtyr, Skidskegg, Svafnir, Sygtyr, (The) High One, Thekkr, Thror, Thrud(r), Thunderer, Vafud, Vak, Valfadir, Valfather, Valfodr, Valkjosandi, Vax, Vech(a), Vegtam, Veratyr, Viator-indefessus, Vidforull, Wanderer, Wayfarer, Wild Huntsman, Yggdrasil, Ygg(r), German Grim, Votan, Wodan, W(u)otan, Saxon Irmin, Woden, Rafnagud or Porun.

A name for the Wild Hunt. It was said that any field over which the Gandreid passed would bear increased crops. Occasionally identified as Gandreid, Gandrieid or Gandrieid.

The name used by Odin, disguised as a wanderer, in his contest of wits. With Vafthruthnir. Sometimes referred to as Gangrad, Gagurath, Gagurath, Gangrath, Gangrath, Odin, Odin, Alrida, Asa, Father of Battle, Fothin, God of the Hanged, High One, The, Oder, Odhinn, Odnir, Othin, Othinn, Othinus, Othr, Othur, Ouvin, sacred birds, Thekkr, Thror, Throv, Thrud, Thrudr, Uggerus, Voden, Wish God, Wotan, Wuotan, Alfader, Alfadir, Alfodr, All-father, All-seer, Asa, Atridr, Balegyr, Bilegyr, Bileya, Breit-Hut, Farma-Tyr, Feng, Fiollnir, Fimbultyr, Fiolsvidr, Fiornir, Fjdnir, Fjolsvidr, Fjorner, Furor, Gagavaldur, Galgagramr, Gander, Geignudr, Glapsvidir, Grimmr, Grimnir, Hacke(l)berg, Hackelberend, Hakol-berend, Hanga-Tyr, Hangagud, Har(bard), Harr, Helblindi, Her-Tyr, Herfadir, Herfather, Herian, Herjan, Hnikar, HoodedOne, Hrafna(-god), Hropt, Iafn-Har, Irmin, Jafenhar, Janfar, Karlafbuge, King of Lidskialf, Ofrir, Omi, One-eyed, Oski, Othin(n), Rosterus, Sidfod(i)r, Sidhottr, Sigfadir, Sigtyr, Skidskegg, Svafnir, Sygtyr, (The) High One, Thekkr, Thror, Thrud(r), Thunderer, Vafud, Vak, Valfadir, Valfather, Valfodr, Valkjosandi, Vax, Vech(a), Vegtam, Veratyr, Viator-indefessus, Vidforull, Wanderer, Wayfarer, Wild Huntsman, Yggdrasil, Ygg(r), German Grim, Votan, Wodan, W(u)otan, Saxon Irmin, Woden, Rafnagud, Porun, Gagnrath or Gagnrath.

A horse, dam of Gna\'s horse Hofvarpnir. In some lore, occasionally called Gardrofa.

A name of Odin as \'he who dangles\'. This title refers to the nine days he spent hanging from the tree Yggdrail. Sometimes identified as Geignudr, Odin, Odin, Alrida, Asa, Father of Battle, Fothin, God of the Hanged, High One, The, Oder, Odhinn, Odnir, Othin, Othinn, Othinus, Othr, Othur, Ouvin, sacred birds, Thekkr, Thror, Throv, Thrud, Thrudr, Uggerus, Voden, Wish God, Wotan, Wuotan, Alfader, Alfadir, Alfodr, All-father, All-seer, Asa, Atridr, Balegyr, Bilegyr, Bileya, Breit-Hut, Farma-Tyr, Feng, Fiollnir, Fimbultyr, Fiolsvidr, Fiornir, Fjdnir, Fjolsvidr, Fjorner, Furor, Gagavaldur, Galgagramr, Gander, Gangrad, Glapsvidir, Grimmr, Grimnir, Hacke(l)berg, Hackelberend, Hakol-berend, Hanga-Tyr, Hangagud, Har(bard), Harr, Helblindi, Her-Tyr, Herfadir, Herfather, Herian, Herjan, Hnikar, HoodedOne, Hrafna(-god), Hropt, Iafn-Har, Irmin, Jafenhar, Janfar, Karlafbuge, King of Lidskialf, Ofrir, Omi, One-eyed, Oski, Othin(n), Rosterus, Sidfod(i)r, Sidhottr, Sigfadir, Sigtyr, Skidskegg, Svafnir, Sygtyr, (The) High One, Thekkr, Thror, Thrud(r), Thunderer, Vafud, Vak, Valfadir, Valfather, Valfodr, Valkjosandi, Vax, Vech(a), Vegtam, Veratyr, Viator-indefessus, Vidforull, Wanderer, Wayfarer, Wild Huntsman, Yggdrasil, Ygg(r), German Grim, Votan, Wodan, W(u)otan, Saxon Irmin, Woden, Rafnagud or Porun.

Master of the ferryman killed by Hagen, who called himself Amelrich. In some accounts, known as Gelfrat.

The fetter at the end of the rope, Gleipnir, with which Fenris was finally bound. Also known as Gelgia, Gelja or Gelja.

Wife of Siegfried in an opera of the same name by Schumann. Also commonly identified as Genoveva.

One of Odin\'s wolves - the ravenous. The other wolf was called Freki. On occassion, referred to as Geri, Gari, Gari, Gere or Gere.

Daughter of Odur and Freya. In some lore, occasionally identified as Gersemi.

A moon-god. Also referred to as Gevar, Gewar or Gewar.

The horn of Heimdall. Also commonly called Giallar, Giallarhorn, Giallarhorn, Gjallar, Gjallar, Gjallarhorn, Gjallarhorn, Gjallar(horn) or Gjallar(horn).

A dwarf. One of the Lovar. Also commonly known as Ginnar.

The primaeval abyss between Muspelheim and Niflheim that preceded creation. Sometimes referred to as Ginnungagap, Deceiving Gap, Deceiving Gap, Yawning Gap or Yawning Gap.

Son of Dankrat and Ute. Brother of Gernot, Gunther and Krimhild. In some lore, occasionally identified as Giselher, Gisler or Gisler.

An outlaw. He killed his brother-in-law, Thorgum. Also called Gisli.

King of the Niblungs. Husband of Grimhild. Father of Gudrun, Gunnar, Guttorm and Hogni. In some accounts, known as Giuki.

A grove of amber near Valhalla. Occasionally referred to as Glaesir.

A paradise in a valley of amber. Also called Glaesisvellir.

A name of Odin as \'swift deceiver\'. In some accounts, called Glapsvidir, Odin, Odin, Alrida, Asa, Father of Battle, Fothin, God of the Hanged, High One, The, Oder, Odhinn, Odnir, Othin, Othinn, Othinus, Othr, Othur, Ouvin, sacred birds, Thekkr, Thror, Throv, Thrud, Thrudr, Uggerus, Voden, Wish God, Wotan, Wuotan, Alfader, Alfadir, Alfodr, All-father, All-seer, Asa, Atridr, Balegyr, Bilegyr, Bileya, Breit-Hut, Farma-Tyr, Feng, Fiollnir, Fimbultyr, Fiolsvidr, Fiornir, Fjdnir, Fjolsvidr, Fjorner, Furor, Gagavaldur, Galgagramr, Gander, Gangrad, Geignudr, Grimmr, Grimnir, Hacke(l)berg, Hackelberend, Hakol-berend, Hanga-Tyr, Hangagud, Har(bard), Harr, Helblindi, Her-Tyr, Herfadir, Herfather, Herian, Herjan, Hnikar, HoodedOne, Hrafna(-god), Hropt, Iafn-Har, Irmin, Jafenhar, Janfar, Karlafbuge, King of Lidskialf, Ofrir, Omi, One-eyed, Oski, Othin(n), Rosterus, Sidfod(i)r, Sidhottr, Sigfadir, Sigtyr, Skidskegg, Svafnir, Sygtyr, (The) High One, Thekkr, Thror, Thrud(r), Thunderer, Vafud, Vak, Valfadir, Valfather, Valfodr, Valkjosandi, Vax, Vech(a), Vegtam, Veratyr, Viator-indefessus, Vidforull, Wanderer, Wayfarer, Wild Huntsman, Yggdrasil, Ygg(r), German Grim, Votan, Wodan, W(u)otan, Saxon Irmin, Woden, Rafnagud or Porun.

Son of Surtur. Husband of Sol, some say. Also identified as Glaur.

A horse of the gods. On occassion, called Gler, Glaer or Glaer.

The gold and silver palace of Forseti. Also commonly referred to as Glitnir, Glitner or Glitner.

The first wife of Loki. Mother of Einmyria and Eisa. In some accounts, known as Glut.

The hole in which the dog Garm was housed at the entrance to Niflheim or Niflhel. On occassion, referred to as Gnipa Cave, Gnipaheller, Gnipaheller, Gnipahellir or Gnipahellir.

Home of the gods: site of the city, Asgard: heaven. Also known as Godheim.

Priests of the war-god Tyr. Also identified as Godi.

A horse of the gods. Sometimes known as Goldcrest, Gullfaxi, Gullfaxi, Goldenmane, Goldmane, Gullifaxi, Gold(en)mane or Goldfax.

A benevolent spirit of the forest or living underground. In some accounts, known as Govetter, Godvetter, Godvetter, Lapp Guffitar, Lapp Guffitar, Huldafolk or Huldafolk.

A dwarf. Father of Goin and Moin. Sometimes referred to as Grafvitnir.

The horse of Sigurd or Siegfried which was descended from Sleipnir. In some references, referred to as Grane, Grani, Grani, Greyfell or Greyfell.

One of the men with Flosi when they killed the Njalssons and burnt their house. Sometimes identified as Grani, Grane, Grane, Grani or Greyfell.

The 3 sons of the giant, Beli. Also known as Grep.

A dwarf. He was one of the four dwarfs that Freya was said to have slept with in order to get the magical necklace, Brisingamen. On occassion, called Grerr.

The magic wand of Grid. In some accounts, called Gridaivold.

The name of Grimhild in Thidrekssaga. In this version, she was killed by Thidrek who cut her in half with his sword. At times, referred to as Grimilld, Grimhild, Grimhild, Griemhild or Krimhild.

A name used by Odin at Geirrod\'s court. Sometimes called Grimnir, Grimmr, Grimmr, Odin, Grimner, Grimner, Hooded One or Hooded One.

The story in the Elder Edda of Odin, as Grimnir, and his visit to Geirrod. At times, referred to as Grimnismal, Lay of Grimnir, Lay of Grimnir, The Lay of Grimnir or The Lay of Grimnir.

The realm of Hrungnir. It was here that a duel took place between Thor and the giant Hrungnir. At times, referred to as Griottunagard.

The groom in charge of the horses of the king of the Vikings. Brother of Hiordis. In some references, known as Gripir, Griper or Griper.

A collection of spells in the Elder Edda. In some lore, occasionally referred to as Groa Galdur, (The Magic) Lay of Groa-Galdur or (The Magic) Lay of Groa-Galdur.

The story of Frodi and the magic. Millstones known as Grotte, in the Younger Edda. At times, called Grottasong, Grottasongr, Grottasongr, Grotti Song, Grotti Song, Quern Song or Quern Song.

The magic millstones given to Frodi and worked by the two giantesses. Fenia and Menia. Occasionally known as Grotte, Grotti, Grotti, Hengi-kiaptr, Hengi-kiaptr, World Mill, World Mill, Hengi-Kiaptr or Hengi-Kiaptr.

Son of Halfdan by Groa. Halfdan was the brother-in-law of Groa whom he abducted. Occasionally called Gudhorn.

The berth, in Niflheim, of Naglfari, the ship of death. Also identified as Gulf of Black Grief.

A boar with a golden pelt which pulled. Frey\'s car. This marvellous animal was made by Sindi and presented to Frey by Brock. Sometimes referred to as Gullinbursti, Gollinbursti, Gollinbursti, Slidrugtanni or Slidrugtanni.

A name of Heimdall as \'golden-toothed\'. In some lore, occasionally identified as Gullintani, Heimdall, Heimdall, Er, Hallinskide, Hallinskidi, Hama, Heimdal, Heimdallr, Mardall, Saxnot, Vindlir, White God, Er, Heimdellinger, Hermin, Irmin, Rati, Rig(er), Saxon Saxsnot, Cheru, Rati, Lyfir or Riger.

The golden-maned horse of Heimdall. In some lore, occasionally referred to as Gulltop, Gold top, Gold top, Gulltoppr or Gulltoppr.

A 1st C. Bowl, silver-plate on copper, decorated with gods and scenes from mythology. Sometimes known as Gundestrup bowl.

A river in Niflheim. One of the 12 rivers known. As Elivagar. Sometimes referred to as Gunnthra.

An Icelandic priestess. Also commonly known as gydja.

The female version of jotun (giant). Occasionally identified as gygr.

A story from the Younger Edda of Gylfi\'s visit to Odin\'s palace. On occassion, referred to as Gylfa-ginning, Deluding of Gylfi, Deluding of Gylfi, The Deluding of Gylfi or The Deluding of Gylfi.

A horse of the gods. Also known as Gylli, Gyllir, Gyllir or Guylli.

A name for Odin as a wind-god. In some lore, occasionally referred to as Hackelberend, Hackeberg, Hackeberg, Odin, Odin, Alrida, Asa, Father of Battle, Fothin, God of the Hanged, High One, The, Oder, Odhinn, Odnir, Othin, Othinn, Othinus, Othr, Othur, Ouvin, sacred birds, Thekkr, Thror, Throv, Thrud, Thrudr, Uggerus, Voden, Wish God, Wotan, Wuotan, Alfader, Alfadir, Alfodr, All-father, All-seer, Asa, Atridr, Balegyr, Bilegyr, Bileya, Breit-Hut, Farma-Tyr, Feng, Fiollnir, Fimbultyr, Fiolsvidr, Fiornir, Fjdnir, Fjolsvidr, Fjorner, Furor, Gagavaldur, Galgagramr, Gander, Gangrad, Geignudr, Glapsvidir, Grimmr, Grimnir, Hacke(l)berg, Hakol-berend, Hanga-Tyr, Hangagud, Har(bard), Harr, Helblindi, Her-Tyr, Herfadir, Herfather, Herian, Herjan, Hnikar, HoodedOne, Hrafna(-god), Hropt, Iafn-Har, Irmin, Jafenhar, Janfar, Karlafbuge, King of Lidskialf, Ofrir, Omi, One-eyed, Oski, Othin(n), Rosterus, Sidfod(i)r, Sidhottr, Sigfadir, Sigtyr, Skidskegg, Svafnir, Sygtyr, (The) High One, Thekkr, Thror, Thrud(r), Thunderer, Vafud, Vak, Valfadir, Valfather, Valfodr, Valkjosandi, Vax, Vech(a), Vegtam, Veratyr, Viator-indefessus, Vidforull, Wanderer, Wayfarer, Wild Huntsman, Yggdrasil, Ygg(r), German Grim, Votan, Wodan, W(u)otan, Saxon Irmin, Woden, Rafnagud, Porun, Hackel-berend, Hackel-berend, \'mantlebearer\' or \'mantlebearer\'.

A suggested leader of the Wild. Hunt. He was condemned for ever to hunt in the air as punishment for his sins. At times, known as Hackelberg, Hans von.

A name for Thor as lord of goats. Sometimes referred to as Hafra-drottin, Thor, Thor, Akethor, Hurler, Red Beard, sacred plants, Ake-Thor, Aku-Thor, Atli, Hercules Barbatus, Hlorridi, Oku-Thor, Thunderer, Vingthor, Anglo-Saxon Thunor, German Dietrich, Donar, LappHoragalles, Norman Thur, Saxon Thuna(e)r, ThunorSlav Perenu, Reidartyr or Valdi Kjola.

The tutor of Helgi. Also commonly identified as Hagal.

An early king of Norway. Occasionally called Haki.

A 9th C. King of Norway. He was cut into quarters, one for each of four districts. In some accounts, identified as Halfdan Svarti.

A name for Norway under the rule of Haloge. Occasionally identified as Halogaland.

Son of Sigmund and Borghild. Brother of Helgi. In some accounts, known as Hamond, Hamund or Hamund.

A horse, sire of Gna\'s. Horse Hofvarpnir. In some references, referred to as Hamskerpir.

Son of Kol. Brother of Biorn. Also commonly called Harek.

Part of the Younger Edda dealing with prosody. Sometimes called Hattatal.

A poem in the Elder Edda. Recording. The code of moral laws handed. Down by Odin. Sometimes known as Havamal, Ballad of the High One, Ballad of the High One, High Song, High Song, Sayings of Odin or Sayings of Odin.

A warrior at Etzel\'s court. He was one of those who, bribed by Krimhild, tried to kill Hagen but failed and was slain by Hagen. In some references, identified as Hawart.

The goat of Odin. This goat supplied the mead of the gods, grazing on the leaves on Laerad, the highest branch of Yggdrasil. At times, known as Heidrun, Heidrum or Heidrum.

A name of Heimdall as \'herald of the day\'. Also identified as Heimdellinger, Heimdall, Heimdall, Er, Hallinskide, Hallinskidi, Hama, Heimdal, Heimdallr, Mardall, Saxnot, Vindlir, White God, Er, Gullintani, Hermin, Irmin, Rati, Rig(er), Saxon Saxsnot, Cheru, Rati, Lyfir or Riger.

The name for Heime in Thidrekssaga. Also commonly referred to as Heimir, Heime, Heime or Wittich.

A book by Snorri Sturluson listing the ancient kings of Norway, including. The Ynglingasaga. In some references, identified as Heimskringla.

In Icelandic lore, a mountain where witches held their meetings. In some accounts, called Hekla, Danish Hekkenfeldt or Danish Hekkenfeldt.

Food used to pacify the dog Garm. Also referred to as Hel-cake.

The entrance to Niflheim. Also commonly known as Hel-gate.

A mantle producing invisibility. Occasionally referred to as Hel Keplein, Tarnkappe, Tarnkappe, Cap of Invisibility, Hel-kappe, Nebelkappe, Tarnhelm, Tarnhut or Nebelkappe Tarnhut.

Stout shoes fitted to the dead for their. Journey over the rough road, Helveg, leading to Niflheim. Occasionally referred to as Hel-shoes, Hel-sko, Hel-sko, Helsko, Helsko, Todtenschuh., Todtenschuh., Todtenschuh or Todtenschuh.

Son of Farbauti. Brother of Loki, some say. In some references, called Helblindi, Odin, Odin, Alrida, Asa, Father of Battle, Fothin, God of the Hanged, High One, The, Oder, Odhinn, Odnir, Othin, Othinn, Othinus, Othr, Othur, Ouvin, sacred birds, Thekkr, Thror, Throv, Thrud, Thrudr, Uggerus, Voden, Wish God, Wotan, Wuotan, Alfader, Alfadir, Alfodr, All-father, All-seer, Asa, Atridr, Balegyr, Bilegyr, Bileya, Breit-Hut, Farma-Tyr, Feng, Fiollnir, Fimbultyr, Fiolsvidr, Fiornir, Fjdnir, Fjolsvidr, Fjorner, Furor, Gagavaldur, Galgagramr, Gander, Gangrad, Geignudr, Glapsvidir, Grimmr, Grimnir, Hacke(l)berg, Hackelberend, Hakol-berend, Hanga-Tyr, Hangagud, Har(bard), Harr, Her-Tyr, Herfadir, Herfather, Herian, Herjan, Hnikar, HoodedOne, Hrafna(-god), Hropt, Iafn-Har, Irmin, Jafenhar, Janfar, Karlafbuge, King of Lidskialf, Ofrir, Omi, One-eyed, Oski, Othin(n), Rosterus, Sidfod(i)r, Sidhottr, Sigfadir, Sigtyr, Skidskegg, Svafnir, Sygtyr, (The) High One, Thekkr, Thror, Thrud(r), Thunderer, Vafud, Vak, Valfadir, Valfather, Valfodr, Valkjosandi, Vax, Vech(a), Vegtam, Veratyr, Viator-indefessus, Vidforull, Wanderer, Wayfarer, Wild Huntsman, Yggdrasil, Ygg(r), German Grim, Votan, Wodan, W(u)otan, Saxon Irmin, Woden, Rafnagud or Porun.

Daughter of Rother and Oda. First wife of Etzel. Occasionally identified as Helche, Herka or Herka.

In Icelandic lore, a hill which is the home of the dead. Occasionally identified as Helga-fell.

The gate at the entrance to Hel\'s. Kingdom of the dead. Also referred to as Helgrind, Helgrindr, Helgrindr, Nagrind, Nagrind, Valgrind, Valgrind, Finnish Tuonen-portti or Finnish Tuonen-portti.

A warrior serving with Dietrich. Von Bern. He was one of the party captured by Ermenrich. On occassion, referred to as Helmschott.

The rough road leading to Niflheim. Occasionally called Helveg, Helvegr, Helvegr, Helvig or Helvig.

A name for Frodi\'s mill. On occassion, known as Hengi-kiaptr, Grotte, Grotte, Grotti, World Mill or Hengi-Kiaptr.

A name for Odin as \'father of hosts\'. In some lore, occasionally referred to as Herfadir, Her-Tyr, Her-Tyr, Odin, Herfather or Herfather.

A Valkyrie. In some lore, occasionally known as Herfjoturr.

In the Icelandic version of the Tristram and Isolde story, it was he who told King Mark of his wife\'s. Affair with Tristram. Sometimes referred to as Heri.

A name for Odin as \'leader of hosts\'. On occassion, known as Herian, Herjan, Herjan or Odin.

The name of Herrat in Thidrekssaga. At times, referred to as Herrad, Herrat, Herrat or Herrand.

The helmet of the Swedish king, Athils. In some references, referred to as Hildigoltr.

A race of people somewhere between elves and humans. Also commonly identified as hill folk.

The name of Hildegarde, daughter of Hereric, in Thidrekssaga. Occasionally identified as Hilldigundr.

The palace of Heimdall built on top of the rainbow bridge, Bifrost. Occasionally referred to as Himinbiorg, Himinbiore, Himinbiore, Himinbjorg or Himinbjorg.

The ox of Hymir. Thor killed this animal and used its head for bait when he went fishing for the Midgard serpent. At times, known as Himinbrioter, Himinhriod or Himinhriod.

A mountain. It was here that Odin put Brunhild to sleep within a wall of flame to await the arrival of a warrior-husband. Also identified as Hindarfiall, Hindfell, Hindfell, Hlymdall or Hlymdall.

A name of Aegir as \'shelterer\'. Also identified as Hler, Aegir, Aegir, Eagir, Egther, Ogir, Gymer, Gymir or Anglo-Saxon Eager.

The throne or throne-hall of Odin in Valaskialf. In some accounts, known as Hlidskialf, Hlidskjalf, Hlidskjalf, Hlithskjolf, Hlithskjolf, Lidskialf or Lidskialf.

The goddess of consolation. This deity was one of Frigga\'s attendants and her job was to comfort the mourners and to relay prayers to Frigga. Sometimes known as Hlin, Hlina or Hlina.

Wife of Vingnir. Foster-mother of Thor. At times, known as Hlora.

A name taken by Thor in honour of his foster-mother. Also referred to as Hlorridi, Hloride, Hloride, Thor, Thor, Akethor, Hurler, Red Beard, sacred plants, Ake-Thor, Aku-Thor, Atli, Hercules Barbatus, Oku-Thor, Thunderer, Vingthor, Anglo-Saxon Thunor, German Dietrich, Donar, LappHoragalles, Norman Thur, Saxon Thuna(e)r, ThunorSlav Perenu, Hafra-drottin, Reidartyr or Valdi Kjola.

A name of Odin as \'wave-stiller or giver of rain\'. Occasionally identified as Hnikar, Feng, Feng, Fiollnir, Fiollnir, Fjollnir, Odin, Odin, Alrida, Asa, Father of Battle, Fothin, God of the Hanged, High One, The, Oder, Odhinn, Odnir, Othin, Othinn, Othinus, Othr, Othur, Ouvin, sacred birds, Thekkr, Thror, Throv, Thrud, Thrudr, Uggerus, Voden, Wish God, Wotan, Wuotan, Alfader, Alfadir, Alfodr, All-father, All-seer, Asa, Atridr, Balegyr, Bilegyr, Bileya, Breit-Hut, Farma-Tyr, Fimbultyr, Fiolsvidr, Fiornir, Fjdnir, Fjolsvidr, Fjorner, Furor, Gagavaldur, Galgagramr, Gander, Gangrad, Geignudr, Glapsvidir, Grimmr, Grimnir, Hacke(l)berg, Hackelberend, Hakol-berend, Hanga-Tyr, Hangagud, Har(bard), Harr, Helblindi, Her-Tyr, Herfadir, Herfather, Herian, Herjan, HoodedOne, Hrafna(-god), Hropt, Iafn-Har, Irmin, Jafenhar, Janfar, Karlafbuge, King of Lidskialf, Ofrir, Omi, One-eyed, Oski, Othin(n), Rosterus, Sidfod(i)r, Sidhottr, Sigfadir, Sigtyr, Skidskegg, Svafnir, Sygtyr, (The) High One, Thekkr, Thror, Thrud(r), Thunderer, Vafud, Vak, Valfadir, Valfather, Valfodr, Valkjosandi, Vax, Vech(a), Vegtam, Veratyr, Viator-indefessus, Vidforull, Wanderer, Wayfarer, Wild Huntsman, Yggdrasil, Ygg(r), German Grim, Votan, Wodan, W(u)otan, Saxon Irmin, Woden, Rafnagud or Porun.

A suitor for the hand of Sigrun, killed. By Helgi. In some accounts, called Hodbrod.

The magic sword of Heimdall. Occasionally called Hofud.

The horse of Gna, Frigga\'s messenger. This animal was sired by Hamskerpir on Gardrofa. Sometimes referred to as Hofvarpnir, Hofvarpner, Hofvarpner, Hoof-tosser or Hoof-tosser.

A friend of Thorgrim. Husband of Thorbjorg. Father of Ketilrid. Also commonly known as Holmkell.

A companion of Beowulf. He was eaten by the monster, Grendel. At times, called Hondscio.

A giant acting as gatekeeper. He could adopt the form of an eagle and caused the winds by flapping his wings. Also commonly called Hraesvelg, Hraesvelgr, Hraesvelgr, Hraesvelgur, Hraesvelgur, Hroesvelgur, Hroesvelgur, Hraesvelg(u)r or Hraesvelg(u)r.

A poem in the Elder Edda. Occasionally known as Hrafna Galdur Odins, Odin\'s Raven Spell, Odin\'s Raven Spell, Spell of Odin\'s Ravens, Spell of Odin\'s Ravens, The Spell of Odin\'s Ravens or The Spell of Odin\'s Ravens.

A name for Odin as \'raven\'. In some references, referred to as Hrafna-god, Hrafna or Hrafna.

A king. Father of Agnar and Geirrod. Occasionally identified as Hrauding.

King of the dwarfs. Father of Fafnir, Otter and Regin. Known as Hreidmar, Hreidmarr, Hreidmarr, Hreithmarr, Hreithmarr, Reidmar, Reidmar, Hriethmarr, Hriethmarr, Reichmar or Reichmar.

The horse drawing the chariot of Nott. In some references, known as Hrim-faxi, Hrimfaxe, Hrimfaxe, Hrimfaxi, Hrimfaxi or Rimfaxi.

A giantess. She could change her shape and often appeared as a mare. Sometimes known as Hrimgerd, Hrimgerth or Hrimgerth.

A Frost Giant. In some references, called Hringrimnir.

A river of Niflheim, one of the 12 rivers known as Elivagar. On occassion, identified as Hrith.

One of the men with Flosi when they killed the Njalssons and burnt. Their house. He was killed during the fight by Njal\'s son, Skarp-Hedin. Occasionally identified as Hroald.

Stories of the exploits of the Danish. King, Hrolf Kraki. In some accounts, identified as Hrolfssaga.

A name for Odin as \'arranger of runes\'. Occasionally called Hropt, Odin, Odin, Alrida, Asa, Father of Battle, Fothin, God of the Hanged, High One, The, Oder, Odhinn, Odnir, Othin, Othinn, Othinus, Othr, Othur, Ouvin, sacred birds, Thekkr, Thror, Throv, Thrud, Thrudr, Uggerus, Voden, Wish God, Wotan, Wuotan, Alfader, Alfadir, Alfodr, All-father, All-seer, Asa, Atridr, Balegyr, Bilegyr, Bileya, Breit-Hut, Farma-Tyr, Feng, Fiollnir, Fimbultyr, Fiolsvidr, Fiornir, Fjdnir, Fjolsvidr, Fjorner, Furor, Gagavaldur, Galgagramr, Gander, Gangrad, Geignudr, Glapsvidir, Grimmr, Grimnir, Hacke(l)berg, Hackelberend, Hakol-berend, Hanga-Tyr, Hangagud, Har(bard), Harr, Helblindi, Her-Tyr, Herfadir, Herfather, Herian, Herjan, Hnikar, HoodedOne, Hrafna(-god), Iafn-Har, Irmin, Jafenhar, Janfar, Karlafbuge, King of Lidskialf, Ofrir, Omi, One-eyed, Oski, Othin(n), Rosterus, Sidfod(i)r, Sidhottr, Sigfadir, Sigtyr, Skidskegg, Svafnir, Sygtyr, (The) High One, Thekkr, Thror, Thrud(r), Thunderer, Vafud, Vak, Valfadir, Valfather, Valfodr, Valkjosandi, Vax, Vech(a), Vegtam, Veratyr, Viator-indefessus, Vidforull, Wanderer, Wayfarer, Wild Huntsman, Yggdrasil, Ygg(r), German Grim, Votan, Wodan, W(u)otan, Saxon Irmin, Woden, Rafnagud or Porun.

A sword. This weapon was one of the treasures guarded by Fafnir. Also identified as Hrotte.

The Icelandic name for the elves. Sometimes called Huldu, Huldrafolk, Huldrafolk, Dwarfs, Elves, Hulderfolk, Huldra, Huldrefolk, Huldu-folk, Uldra, Huldra, Liuflingar, Liuflingar, Alfar or Alfar.

The home of Brunhild, some say. Sometimes identified as Hunaland.

The head of the family feuding with the Volsungs. Husband of Sieglinde, some say. Also referred to as Hunding.

A dish used by Hel. At times, called Hungr.

Son of Ragnar Lodbrok and Aslaug. Brother of Biorn, Ivar, Rogenwald and Sigurd. Identified as Hvitserk.

The drink of the gods. This drink (mead) was produced by the goat Heidrun for the gods and the warriors in Valhalla. Also commonly called hydromel.

Wife of Hygelac. Mother of Heardred. At times, referred to as Hygd.

A king of Geatland. Uncle of Beowulf. Husband of Hygd. Father of Heardred. In some references, referred to as Hygelac, Higelac or Higelac.

A story from the Elder Edda and the Flatey Book of Freya\'s visit to the sorceress, Hyndla. In some accounts, referred to as Hyndlu-Ljod, Chant of Hyndla, Chant of Hyndla, Hyndla\'s Chant or Hyndla\'s Chant.

One of the 3 mysterious deities. Visited by Gylfi, probably. A manifestation of Odin. Sometimes known as Iafn-Har, Jafenhar, Jafenhar, Odin, Jafnhar, Jafnhar, Janfar, Janfar, Iafn-har, Like-mighty, Like-mighty, Jaf(e)nhar or Jaf(e)nhar.

The grip worn by Thor when holding. His magic hammer, Miolnir. In some references, identified as Iarn-greiper, Iron Dirk or Iron Dirk.

A stream in Asgard, surrounding. Idavold, which never froze. Also referred to as Ifing.

The Norse name for Lac. In some references, called Ilax.

Daughter of Aegir and Ran. One of the nine Wave-maidens, in some accounts. Occasionally referred to as Imder.

The Milky Way. Sometimes called Irmin\'s Way, Bil\'s Way, Bil\'s Way, Milky Way, Milky Way or Bifrost.

A forest of black iron-trees, home of the trolls. In some accounts, referred to as Ironwood, Iarnvit, Iarnvit, Iarnvith, Iarnvith, Jarnvid, Jarnvid, Jarnvithr, Jarnvithr, Jarnvid, Yarnwid, Yarnwid, Iarnvid, Iarnvid, Iarnwith, Iarnwith, Yarnvid, Yarnvid, Yarnvithr or Yarnvithr.

A female troll. In some accounts, identified as Ironwood woman.

A collection of Icelandic sagas. At times, identified as Islendinga Sagur.

Wife of Hertnit. In Thidrekssaga, she married Thidrek when Hertnit died. In some accounts, identified as Isollde.

Goddess of beauty, love, youth. Also referred to as Ivera.

Wood-spirits. Sometimes known as ividjur, ivithjur or ivithjur.

A name for Odin as killer of Vafthruthnir. In some accounts, called Jalk, Jalkr or Jalkr.

A race of giant witches living in Ironwood. On occassion, referred to as Jarnvid.

A giant: a race of giants. In some references, known as jotun, jotnar, jotnar, jotunn, jotunn, thurses, thurses, Thursir, female-gygr, female-gygr, plurjotnar or plurjotnar.

The land of the giants. Also identified as Jotunheim, Jotunheimr or Jotunheimr.

Son of Amma by Heimdall. Husband of Snor. Heimdall, visiting earth at Riger, fathered Karl on Amma. He married Snor, founding the class of husbandmen. Sometimes referred to as Karl, Churl or Churl.

A name for Odin as \'man of the mountain\'. Also commonly known as Karlafberg.

A dead warrior. The ghost of this warrior was haunting the area so Grettir opened the tomb, removed the treasure and cut off Karr\'s head. In some accounts, known as Karr.

A demon which appears as a calf. Known as Kasdeya.

The metaphorical language of the skalds used to describe gods etc. On occassion, identified as kenningar.

A meeting-place of the gods near Urda\'s well. In some accounts, two rivers of the dead. Occasionally called Kerlaug, Kerlaung, Kerlaung, Kerlogar, Kerlogar, Kormt, Kormt or Kormet.

A title of Odin. Also commonly referred to as King of Lidskialf, Odin, Odin, Alrida, Asa, Father of Battle, Fothin, God of the Hanged, High One, The, Oder, Odhinn, Odnir, Othin, Othinn, Othinus, Othr, Othur, Ouvin, sacred birds, Thekkr, Thror, Throv, Thrud, Thrudr, Uggerus, Voden, Wish God, Wotan, Wuotan, Alfader, Alfadir, Alfodr, All-father, All-seer, Asa, Atridr, Balegyr, Bilegyr, Bileya, Breit-Hut, Farma-Tyr, Feng, Fiollnir, Fimbultyr, Fiolsvidr, Fiornir, Fjdnir, Fjolsvidr, Fjorner, Furor, Gagavaldur, Galgagramr, Gander, Gangrad, Geignudr, Glapsvidir, Grimmr, Grimnir, Hacke(l)berg, Hackelberend, Hakol-berend, Hanga-Tyr, Hangagud, Har(bard), Harr, Helblindi, Her-Tyr, Herfadir, Herfather, Herian, Herjan, Hnikar, HoodedOne, Hrafna(-god), Hropt, Iafn-Har, Irmin, Jafenhar, Janfar, Karlafbuge, Ofrir, Omi, One-eyed, Oski, Othin(n), Rosterus, Sidfod(i)r, Sidhottr, Sigfadir, Sigtyr, Skidskegg, Svafnir, Sygtyr, (The) High One, Thekkr, Thror, Thrud(r), Thunderer, Vafud, Vak, Valfadir, Valfather, Valfodr, Valkjosandi, Vax, Vech(a), Vegtam, Veratyr, Viator-indefessus, Vidforull, Wanderer, Wayfarer, Wild Huntsman, Yggdrasil, Ygg(r), German Grim, Votan, Wodan, W(u)otan, Saxon Irmin, Woden, Rafnagud or Porun.

A servant of Atli. He was killed in the fight that ensued when Atli ambushed Gunnar\'s party. On occassion, called Knefrud, Wingi or Wingi.

Owner of the sword Grey-steel. Sometimes referred to as Koll, Koll the Thrall or Koll the Thrall.

Son of Jarl and Erna. Grandson of Heimdall. He became the first king of Denmark. Referred to as Konur.

A 9th C. Poet and warrior. He was the owner of a sword which had a little snake living under the hilt. Sometimes identified as Kormak.

A river in Asgard. In some accounts, one of the twelve rivers of the dead. Sometimes called Kormt, Kerlaug, Kerlaug, Kerlaung, Kerlogar, Kormet or Kormet.

The name given to Aslaug when she was working as a slave to the couple who raised her. Also commonly referred to as Krake, Aslaug, Aslaug, Aslog, \'crow\' or Heimer.

A chain. This was the first chain used in an attempt to restrain the wolf Fenris and from which he easily broke free. Occasionally known as Laeding, Leding or Leding.

Guardian spirits of the land. Also commonly identified as Landvaettir.

The palace of Vidar. Sometimes referred to as Landvidi, Landvide, Landvide, Landvith or Landvith.

A giantess. Mother of Loki by Farbauti, some say. Sometimes called Laufeia, Laufey, Laufey, Nal or Nal.

Saturday, a day honouring Loki. On occassion, referred to as Laugardag.

The river of oaths. A river in Niflheim, one of the 12 rivers. Known as Elivagar. Sometimes referred to as Leipter, Leiptar, Leiptar, Greek Styx, Greek Styx, Hubur, Khubur, Mani-Mani or River of Three Roads.

An island. The home of Aegir. Occasionally referred to as Lessoe.

A horse of the gods. Occasionally identified as Lettfeti, Lightfoot or Lightfoot.

The name taken by Sidrat when she. Became a Christian. Also referred to as Liebgart, Sidrat or Sidrat.

A drink. Odin gave this drink to the hero Hadding to give him great strength and courage. Also known as Liefneis Flames.

Wife of Lifdrasir. She and her husband hid in Hoddminir\'s Holt and survived the final battle of Ragnarok to repopulate the earth. Sometimes referred to as Lif, Mogdrasir, Mogdrasir, Mogthraser or Mogthraser.

Husband of Lif. He and his wife hid in Hoddminir\'s Holt and survived the final battle of Ragnarok to repopulate the earth. At times, identified as Lifdrasir, Lifthrasir or Lifthrasir.

A warrior serving with Dietrich. Von Bern. He was one of the party captured by Ermenrich. Called Lindolt.

A dragon killed by Siegfried. Occasionally called Lindwurm.

Home of the Light Elves: land of the righteous. Occasionally identified as Liosalfheim, Alfheim, Alfheim, Alfheimr, Elfhame, Elfheim, Nibelheim, Ljosalfaheim or Svartalfheim.

An attendant of Frigga. Her function was to smooth the path of lovers. She conveyed the permission of the gods for mortals to marry. In some references, identified as Lofn.

Invisible spirits living in woodlands. On occassion, called Loljersker, Lundjungfrur or Lundjungfrur.

father of Wayfarer In some references, referred to as Longbeard.

Son of Thor and Sif. Brother of Thrud. On occassion, known as Lorride, Loridi or Loridi.

Heimdall as a mortal sent to protect. Hadding in battle. In some accounts, identified as Lyfir, Heimdall, Heimdall, Er, Hallinskide, Hallinskidi, Hama, Heimdal, Heimdallr, Mardall, Saxnot, Vindlir, White God, Er, Gullintani, Heimdellinger, Hermin, Irmin, Rati, Rig(er), Saxon Saxsnot, Cheru, Rati or Riger.

The home of Brunhild, some say. Also called Lymdale.

A name of Frey in Sweden. At times, called Lytir, Frey, Frey, Freir, Freyr, Veraldargod, Fricco, Fridleef, Frikka, Ing, Ingumar-Frey, \'lord\', German Fro, Lapp Verelden-Olmei, Swedish Ingvi-Frey, Sviagodh or Frodi.

A king of Syria. Father of Sidrat. Occasionally identified as Machorell.

The magic belt of Thor which gave him increased strength when he wore it. In some references, identified as Megingiord, Megingjardir, Megingjardir, Meginjardir, Meginjardir, Megin(g)jardir or Megin(g)jardir.

A form of Freya. She was rescued from the hands of Fiolsvid by Svipdag who took her back to Asgard and married her. Also known as Menglod, Freya, Freya, Frea, Freia, Freyia, Freyja, Fri, Fria, Frija, Gefn, Goda, Horn, Mardal, Mardel, Mardell, Mardoll, Moertholl, Thrung, Valfreya, Vanabride, Vanadis, Vanbride, White Goddess, Fri(a), Gollveig Gondul, \'lady\', Mardel(l), Menglad, Mengloth, Odsmaer, Syr, Van(a)bride, White Goddess, German Frigga, Ostara, Saxon Eastre or Swedish Skialf.

A giantess. Daughter of Greip, some say. She and her sister Fenia were bought by Frodi as slaves to work his magic grindstone, Grotte. At times, referred to as Menia, Menge, Menge, Menja or Menja.

Middle-earth, home of the first humans. Midgard Serpent. Occasionally known as Midgard, Mana-heim, Mana-heim, Manaheim, Manaheim, Mannheim, Mannheim, Midgaard, Midgaard, Midgardr, Midgardr, Midgarthr, Midgarthr, Mitgard, Mitgard, Mann(a)heim, Mann(a)heim, Iormungandr, Iormungandr, Iormungand, Iormungard, Jormungand, Jormungandr, Jormungard, Midgardsormen, Midgardsormr, Mitgardsormen, Mithgarthsormr, World Serpent, Jormungand(r), Mithgardsormr or World serpent.

A name for Yggdrasil as the Tree of Mimir. Occasionally referred to as Mimameith, Mimameid, Mimameid, Yggdrasil, Mimameithr, Mimameithr, Mimameid(er) or Mimameid(er).

One of the dwarfs. In some lore, occasionally referred to as Mioduitnir, Mjoduitnir or Mjoduitnir.

One of the Valkyries. In some lore, occasionally identified as Mist.

Son of Thor by Iarnsaxa. Brother of Magni. He and his brother survived Ragnarok. In some references, known as Modi, \'courage\' or \'courage\'.

Wife of Fadir. Mother of Jarl. She bore Jarl to Heimdall when he visited earth as Riger. Also identified as Modir, \'mother\', \'mother\', Amona, Atira, Maia, mumy or Uma.

One of the men with Flosi when they. Killed the Njalssons and burnt their. House. In some lore, occasionally identified as Modolf.

Mime (or Mimir) as king of the dwarfs. Sometimes called Modsognir, Mime, Mime, Mimi, Mimir, Mimi(r) or Norse Regin.

A dwarf. Son of Grafvitnir. Brother of Goin. In some references, referred to as Moin, Moinn or Moinn.

The first dwarf to be made. Also referred to as Mollsognir.

Wood nymphs hunted by the Wild Hunt. Occasionally identified as Moss Maidens.

Enemies of the gods. Sometimes referred to as mountain giants, giants-Norse, giants-Norse or Ice-giants.

A giant. Father of Mani and Sol. Occasionally referred to as Mundilfoeri, Mundilfare, Mundilfare, Mundilfari, Mundilfari, Mundilfore, Mundilfore, Nubdilfaeri or Nubdilfaeri.

The Fire Giants. Sons of Surtur. In some references, known as Muspel, Muspell or Muspell.

Gates leading from Niflheim to Helheim. It is said that those who pass through these gates die for the second time. In some accounts, known as Na-gates.

The dwarf of death or his realm. In some accounts, called Nain.

A name for Laufeia as \'pine needle\', a reference to her thin body. Also called Nal, Laufeia, Laufeia or Laufey.

A goddess of plenty, guardian of sailors. Called Nehallenia, Nehalennia or Nehalennia.

The site of the heavenly hall. Reserved for dwarfs. Also referred to as Nida.

A monster in the form of a dragon or serpent which gnawed at the roots of Yggdrasil and fed on corpses. Called Nidhogg, Nidhoggr, Nidhoggr, Nidhug, Nidhug, Nithoggr, Nithoggr, snake, snake, Naga, Rainbow Snake, White Snake of Hangchow, Niddhoggr or Niddhoggr.

Father (some say mother) of Nanna. Also commonly identified as Nip, Nef, Nef or Nip.

A domestic fairy. In some lore, occasionally referred to as Nisse god-dreng.

The lord of Castle Muter. He captured Dietrich von Bern and held him in Castle Muter until Hildebrand led a force to his rescue. Also called Nitger.

The home of the wind-god Niord. Also known as Noatun.

One of the 4 dwarfs supporting. The sky (North). Occasionally identified as Nordri, Nordre or Nordre.

A giant. Father of Nott. On occassion, known as Norvi, Nor, Nor, Norve or Norve.

Sigmund\'s sword. At times, referred to as Nothung, Balmung, Balmung or Gram.

Yggdrasil: a name for the gallows. Occasionally referred to as Odin\'s Tree.

The wind. In some references, identified as Odin\'s Wagon, Great Bear, Great Bear, Arthur\'s Wain, Big Dipper, Bushel, Charles\' Wain, Dipper, The, Harrow, Himmel Wagon, Karl\'s Wagon, Mishe-Mokwa, Plough, The, Ploughing Oxen, Ursa Major, Wagoner, Wain Harrow, The (Big) Dipper, The Plough or The Wagoner.

A name for Freya as the wife of Odur (Od). Also called Odsmaer, Freya, Freya, Frea, Freia, Freyia, Freyja, Fri, Fria, Frija, Gefn, Goda, Horn, Mardal, Mardel, Mardell, Mardoll, Moertholl, Thrung, Valfreya, Vanabride, Vanadis, Vanbride, White Goddess, Fri(a), Gollveig Gondul, \'lady\', Mardel(l), Menglad, Menglod, Mengloth, Syr, Van(a)bride, White Goddess, German Frigga, Ostara, Saxon Eastre or Swedish Skialf.

A name of Odin as a snake. Also commonly referred to as Ofrir, Odin, Odin, Alrida, Asa, Father of Battle, Fothin, God of the Hanged, High One, The, Oder, Odhinn, Odnir, Othin, Othinn, Othinus, Othr, Othur, Ouvin, sacred birds, Thekkr, Thror, Throv, Thrud, Thrudr, Uggerus, Voden, Wish God, Wotan, Wuotan, Alfader, Alfadir, Alfodr, All-father, All-seer, Asa, Atridr, Balegyr, Bilegyr, Bileya, Breit-Hut, Farma-Tyr, Feng, Fiollnir, Fimbultyr, Fiolsvidr, Fiornir, Fjdnir, Fjolsvidr, Fjorner, Furor, Gagavaldur, Galgagramr, Gander, Gangrad, Geignudr, Glapsvidir, Grimmr, Grimnir, Hacke(l)berg, Hackelberend, Hakol-berend, Hanga-Tyr, Hangagud, Har(bard), Harr, Helblindi, Her-Tyr, Herfadir, Herfather, Herian, Herjan, Hnikar, HoodedOne, Hrafna(-god), Hropt, Iafn-Har, Irmin, Jafenhar, Janfar, Karlafbuge, King of Lidskialf, Omi, One-eyed, Oski, Othin(n), Rosterus, Sidfod(i)r, Sidhottr, Sigfadir, Sigtyr, Skidskegg, Svafnir, Sygtyr, (The) High One, Thekkr, Thror, Thrud(r), Thunderer, Vafud, Vak, Valfadir, Valfather, Valfodr, Valkjosandi, Vax, Vech(a), Vegtam, Veratyr, Viator-indefessus, Vidforull, Wanderer, Wayfarer, Wild Huntsman, Yggdrasil, Ygg(r), German Grim, Votan, Wodan, W(u)otan, Saxon Irmin, Woden, Rafnagud, Porun, Svafnir, Svafnir, Svafnir or Svafnir.

In the lore of the Mandan, one of the first pair of twins. Sometimes known as Oke Hede.

The region without frosts in which the heavenly hall, Brimer, was situated. Also referred to as Okolnur, Okolner or Okolner.

A name for Odin as \'the noisy one\'. At times, known as Omi, Odin, Odin, Alrida, Asa, Father of Battle, Fothin, God of the Hanged, High One, The, Oder, Odhinn, Odnir, Othin, Othinn, Othinus, Othr, Othur, Ouvin, sacred birds, Thekkr, Thror, Throv, Thrud, Thrudr, Uggerus, Voden, Wish God, Wotan, Wuotan, Alfader, Alfadir, Alfodr, All-father, All-seer, Asa, Atridr, Balegyr, Bilegyr, Bileya, Breit-Hut, Farma-Tyr, Feng, Fiollnir, Fimbultyr, Fiolsvidr, Fiornir, Fjdnir, Fjolsvidr, Fjorner, Furor, Gagavaldur, Galgagramr, Gander, Gangrad, Geignudr, Glapsvidir, Grimmr, Grimnir, Hacke(l)berg, Hackelberend, Hakol-berend, Hanga-Tyr, Hangagud, Har(bard), Harr, Helblindi, Her-Tyr, Herfadir, Herfather, Herian, Herjan, Hnikar, HoodedOne, Hrafna(-god), Hropt, Iafn-Har, Irmin, Jafenhar, Janfar, Karlafbuge, King of Lidskialf, Ofrir, One-eyed, Oski, Othin(n), Rosterus, Sidfod(i)r, Sidhottr, Sigfadir, Sigtyr, Skidskegg, Svafnir, Sygtyr, (The) High One, Thekkr, Thror, Thrud(r), Thunderer, Vafud, Vak, Valfadir, Valfather, Valfodr, Valkjosandi, Vax, Vech(a), Vegtam, Veratyr, Viator-indefessus, Vidforull, Wanderer, Wayfarer, Wild Huntsman, Yggdrasil, Ygg(r), German Grim, Votan, Wodan, W(u)otan, Saxon Irmin, Woden, Rafnagud or Porun.

A name for Uller as a ski-god. Sometimes referred to as Ondurass, Uller, Uller, Bogass, Idazzlei, Oller(us), Skialdarass, Ullerus, Ull(r), Veidiass, Anglo-Saxon Vulder, Wulder, German Holder or Holler.

A name for Odin. In some references, referred to as One-eyed, Odin, Odin, Alrida, Asa, Father of Battle, Fothin, God of the Hanged, High One, The, Oder, Odhinn, Odnir, Othin, Othinn, Othinus, Othr, Othur, Ouvin, sacred birds, Thekkr, Thror, Throv, Thrud, Thrudr, Uggerus, Voden, Wish God, Wotan, Wuotan, Alfader, Alfadir, Alfodr, All-father, All-seer, Asa, Atridr, Balegyr, Bilegyr, Bileya, Breit-Hut, Farma-Tyr, Feng, Fiollnir, Fimbultyr, Fiolsvidr, Fiornir, Fjdnir, Fjolsvidr, Fjorner, Furor, Gagavaldur, Galgagramr, Gander, Gangrad, Geignudr, Glapsvidir, Grimmr, Grimnir, Hacke(l)berg, Hackelberend, Hakol-berend, Hanga-Tyr, Hangagud, Har(bard), Harr, Helblindi, Her-Tyr, Herfadir, Herfather, Herian, Herjan, Hnikar, HoodedOne, Hrafna(-god), Hropt, Iafn-Har, Irmin, Jafenhar, Janfar, Karlafbuge, King of Lidskialf, Ofrir, Omi, Oski, Othin(n), Rosterus, Sidfod(i)r, Sidhottr, Sigfadir, Sigtyr, Skidskegg, Svafnir, Sygtyr, (The) High One, Thekkr, Thror, Thrud(r), Thunderer, Vafud, Vak, Valfadir, Valfather, Valfodr, Valkjosandi, Vax, Vech(a), Vegtam, Veratyr, Viator-indefessus, Vidforull, Wanderer, Wayfarer, Wild Huntsman, Yggdrasil, Ygg(r), German Grim, Votan, Wodan, W(u)otan, Saxon Irmin, Woden, Rafnagud or Porun.

A demon of torture. In some references, known as Ope.

The primordial universal law: fate. Also commonly identified as Orlog.

A river in Asgard or, some say, Niflheim. Occasionally known as Ormt, Ormet or Ormet.

Daughter of Ludwig and Gerlinda. Sister of Hartmut. Second wife of Siegfried. In some accounts, identified as Ortrun.

The story of the travels and adventures of the hero, Odd. Also commonly identified as Orvar-Odds Saga.

The stone which gave Odin his power as grantor of wishes. Sometimes identified as Oska-stein.

Odin as \'grantor of wishes\'. Also called Oski, Odin, Odin, Alrida, Asa, Father of Battle, Fothin, God of the Hanged, High One, The, Oder, Odhinn, Odnir, Othin, Othinn, Othinus, Othr, Othur, Ouvin, sacred birds, Thekkr, Thror, Throv, Thrud, Thrudr, Uggerus, Voden, Wish God, Wotan, Wuotan, Alfader, Alfadir, Alfodr, All-father, All-seer, Asa, Atridr, Balegyr, Bilegyr, Bileya, Breit-Hut, Farma-Tyr, Feng, Fiollnir, Fimbultyr, Fiolsvidr, Fiornir, Fjdnir, Fjolsvidr, Fjorner, Furor, Gagavaldur, Galgagramr, Gander, Gangrad, Geignudr, Glapsvidir, Grimmr, Grimnir, Hacke(l)berg, Hackelberend, Hakol-berend, Hanga-Tyr, Hangagud, Har(bard), Harr, Helblindi, Her-Tyr, Herfadir, Herfather, Herian, Herjan, Hnikar, HoodedOne, Hrafna(-god), Hropt, Iafn-Har, Irmin, Jafenhar, Janfar, Karlafbuge, King of Lidskialf, Ofrir, Omi, One-eyed, Othin(n), Rosterus, Sidfod(i)r, Sidhottr, Sigfadir, Sigtyr, Skidskegg, Svafnir, Sygtyr, (The) High One, Thekkr, Thror, Thrud(r), Thunderer, Vafud, Vak, Valfadir, Valfather, Valfodr, Valkjosandi, Vax, Vech(a), Vegtam, Veratyr, Viator-indefessus, Vidforull, Wanderer, Wayfarer, Wild Huntsman, Yggdrasil, Ygg(r), German Grim, Votan, Wodan, W(u)otan, Saxon Irmin, Woden, Rafnagud, Porun, Osci or Osci.

A giant. He killed the Lombard king, Alboin, at the behest of the queen, Rosamund, who had been ill-treated by her husband. In some accounts, referred to as Perideus.

A horse of Odin, in some accounts. On occassion, referred to as Phol, Vol, Vol, Phol or Volla.

A bishop. Brother of Ute. Sometimes called Pilgrim.

A lover of Blenzibly. In the Icelandic version of the story of Tristram and Isolde, he was killed by Kalegras who became Blenzibly\'s lover, fathering Tristram. Sometimes identified as Plegrus.

A mischievous spirit. In some lore, occasionally known as Puki, puge, puge, puk, puki, Puke, Puke, Pukje, Pukje, English puck, English puck, pwca, Irish phooka, Irish phooka, puck, Welsh pwca, Welsh pwca, phooka or puck.

The sword of Thoralf Skolinson. In some accounts, known as Quern-biter.

A name for Odin as a raven-god. In some accounts, referred to as Rafnagug.

The squirrel living in Yggdrasil. Occasionally known as Ratatosk, Ratatoskr or Ratatoskr.

A name for Thos as \'riding god\'. Occasionally referred to as Reidartyr, Reidityr, Reidityr, Thor, Thor, Akethor, Hurler, Red Beard, sacred plants, Ake-Thor, Aku-Thor, Atli, Hercules Barbatus, Hlorridi, Oku-Thor, Thunderer, Vingthor, Anglo-Saxon Thunor, German Dietrich, Donar, LappHoragalles, Norman Thur, Saxon Thuna(e)r, ThunorSlav Perenu, Hafra-drottin or Valdi Kjola.

A poem in the Elder Edda, the story of Heimdall\'s visit to earth as Riger. Sometimes called Rigsthula, Discourse of Rig, Discourse of Rig, Lay of Rig, Lay of Rig, Rigspula, Rigspula, Rispula or Rispula.

Son of Viking and Hunvor. When Hunvor died, Viking put Ring into the care of a foster-mother and married again. Also known as Ring, Sigurd, Sigurd, Hringr, Ring or Sigird.

Balder\'s ship on which his funeral. Pyre was built. Also commonly known as Ringhorn, Hringhorn, Hringhorn, Hringhornr, Hringhornr, Hringhorn(i) or Hringhorn(i).

The bird of Odin. Occasionally called robin, Red Champion, Red Champion, Robin, Witch God, Robin, redbreast, redbreast or robin.

The name used for Rudiger in Thidrekssaga. In some accounts, called Rodingeiir.

Son of Ragnar Lodbrok and Aslaug. Brother of Biorn, Hvitserk, Ivar and Sigurd. He was killed when on a Viking raid with his four brothers. Occasionally known as Rogenwald.

A 12th C. Poet-hero. Earl of Orkney. Also commonly identified as Rognvald, Rognvaldr or Rognvaldr.

A giant. Some say he took a band of his followers to settle in what is now Normandy. In some references, identified as Rollo, Rolf Ganger or Rolf Ganger.

Son of Hrodgar and Wealtheow. Brother of Freawaru. On occassion, identified as Rorik.

A servant of Thor. Daughter of Egil. Sister of Thialfi. She accompanied her brother, Thialfi, when he went with Thor and Loki to Jotunheim. Sometimes known as Roskva, Roskra or Roskra.

A name assumed by Odin, as a craftsman, when he wooed. Rinda. Sometimes known as Rosterus, Odin, Odin, Alrida, Asa, Father of Battle, Fothin, God of the Hanged, High One, The, Oder, Odhinn, Odnir, Othin, Othinn, Othinus, Othr, Othur, Ouvin, sacred birds, Thekkr, Thror, Throv, Thrud, Thrudr, Uggerus, Voden, Wish God, Wotan, Wuotan, Alfader, Alfadir, Alfodr, All-father, All-seer, Asa, Atridr, Balegyr, Bilegyr, Bileya, Breit-Hut, Farma-Tyr, Feng, Fiollnir, Fimbultyr, Fiolsvidr, Fiornir, Fjdnir, Fjolsvidr, Fjorner, Furor, Gagavaldur, Galgagramr, Gander, Gangrad, Geignudr, Glapsvidir, Grimmr, Grimnir, Hacke(l)berg, Hackelberend, Hakol-berend, Hanga-Tyr, Hangagud, Har(bard), Harr, Helblindi, Her-Tyr, Herfadir, Herfather, Herian, Herjan, Hnikar, HoodedOne, Hrafna(-god), Hropt, Iafn-Har, Irmin, Jafenhar, Janfar, Karlafbuge, King of Lidskialf, Ofrir, Omi, One-eyed, Oski, Othin(n), Sidfod(i)r, Sidhottr, Sigfadir, Sigtyr, Skidskegg, Svafnir, Sygtyr, (The) High One, Thekkr, Thror, Thrud(r), Thunderer, Vafud, Vak, Valfadir, Valfather, Valfodr, Valkjosandi, Vax, Vech(a), Vegtam, Veratyr, Viator-indefessus, Vidforull, Wanderer, Wayfarer, Wild Huntsman, Yggdrasil, Ygg(r), German Grim, Votan, Wodan, W(u)otan, Saxon Irmin, Woden, Rafnagud or Porun.

A bucket. This is the bucket in which Hiuki and Bil were carrying song-mead when they were captured by the moon-god, Mani. In some references, called Saegir, Saegr or Saegr.

A king of Norway. Son of Odin by Skadi. On occassion, called Saeming, Seming or Seming.

A Christian priest. He is said by some to have collected the works that make up the Elder Edda. Occasionally referred to as Saemund Sigfusson, (d 1133) or (d 1133).

A deity envisaged as an old man. In some accounts, known as Saetur.

A magic stone said to make the holder invisible. At times, referred to as schamir.

Son of Etzel by his first wife. Brother of Porte. Referred to as Scharpfe.

Brother of Nibelung. He quarrelled with his brother over sharing their father\'s estate; both were killed by Siegfried. Sometimes identified as Schilbung.

In some accounts, the same as Sceaf; in others, his son. Sometimes identified as Scyld, Sceaf, Sceaf, Scef, Scefing, Skeaf, Skidd, Skiddr, Skiold, Skjold, Scef(ing), Skidd(r) or Stigarde.

Male magicians. In some lore, occasionally called seidhmadr.

The palace of Freya in Folkvang. It was to this palace that Freya took her share of the warriors slain in battle. Sometimes known as Sessrymnir, Sessrumnir, Sessrumnir, Sessymir or Sessymir.

One of the dwarfs. Also known as Siarr, Sjarr or Sjarr.

Odin as god of victories. Sometimes identified as Sidfodr, Sidfodir, Sidfodir, Sigtyr, Sigtyr, Odin or Sygtyr.

A name for Odin referring to his. Broad hat. On occassion, referred to as Sidhottr, Breit Hut, Breit Hut, Odin, Odin, Alrida, Asa, Father of Battle, Fothin, God of the Hanged, High One, The, Oder, Odhinn, Odnir, Othin, Othinn, Othinus, Othr, Othur, Ouvin, sacred birds, Thekkr, Thror, Throv, Thrud, Thrudr, Uggerus, Voden, Wish God, Wotan, Wuotan, Alfader, Alfadir, Alfodr, All-father, All-seer, Asa, Atridr, Balegyr, Bilegyr, Bileya, Breit-Hut, Farma-Tyr, Feng, Fiollnir, Fimbultyr, Fiolsvidr, Fiornir, Fjdnir, Fjolsvidr, Fjorner, Furor, Gagavaldur, Galgagramr, Gander, Gangrad, Geignudr, Glapsvidir, Grimmr, Grimnir, Hacke(l)berg, Hackelberend, Hakol-berend, Hanga-Tyr, Hangagud, Har(bard), Harr, Helblindi, Her-Tyr, Herfadir, Herfather, Herian, Herjan, Hnikar, HoodedOne, Hrafna(-god), Hropt, Iafn-Har, Irmin, Jafenhar, Janfar, Karlafbuge, King of Lidskialf, Ofrir, Omi, One-eyed, Oski, Othin(n), Rosterus, Sidfod(i)r, Sigfadir, Sigtyr, Skidskegg, Svafnir, Sygtyr, (The) High One, Thekkr, Thror, Thrud(r), Thunderer, Vafud, Vak, Valfadir, Valfather, Valfodr, Valkjosandi, Vax, Vech(a), Vegtam, Veratyr, Viator-indefessus, Vidforull, Wanderer, Wayfarer, Wild Huntsman, Yggdrasil, Ygg(r), German Grim, Votan, Wodan, W(u)otan, Saxon Irmin, Woden, Rafnagud, Porun, Breit-hut or Breit-hut.

A name for Brunhild as bringer of victory. Also known as Siegdrifa, Brunhild, Brunhild, Brunhilda, Brunhilde, Brynhild, Brynhildr, Victory-wafter, Bruhilda, Brynhild(r), Victorywafter, Sigdrifa, Sigdrifa, Sigrdrifa or Sigrdrifa.

A usurper. In Thidrekssaga, he seized power after the death of Erminrik but was defeated by Thidrek. Sometimes identified as Sifka.

A king of Denmark. Father of Signy. When Hagbard, Signy\'s lover, killed Sigar\'s sons, he had Hagbard executed. Also identified as Sigar.

A king of Denmark. Father of Hagen. In some references, identified as Sigeband.

A name for Odin as \'father of victory\'. Sometimes known as Sigfadr.

A swan-maiden. Wife of Halfdan. In some references, called Signe, Sigyn, Sigyn, Signe, Signy, Siguna or Signy.

A Valkyrie. Daughter of Hogni, some say. She was said to be Svava re-born. She was herself re-born as the Valkyrie, Kara. On occassion, called Sigrun, Kara, Kara or Svava.

A name of Odin as god of victory. Sometimes referred to as Sigtyr, Odin, Odin, Alrida, Asa, Father of Battle, Fothin, God of the Hanged, High One, The, Oder, Odhinn, Odnir, Othin, Othinn, Othinus, Othr, Othur, Ouvin, sacred birds, Thekkr, Thror, Throv, Thrud, Thrudr, Uggerus, Voden, Wish God, Wotan, Wuotan, Alfader, Alfadir, Alfodr, All-father, All-seer, Asa, Atridr, Balegyr, Bilegyr, Bileya, Breit-Hut, Farma-Tyr, Feng, Fiollnir, Fimbultyr, Fiolsvidr, Fiornir, Fjdnir, Fjolsvidr, Fjorner, Furor, Gagavaldur, Galgagramr, Gander, Gangrad, Geignudr, Glapsvidir, Grimmr, Grimnir, Hacke(l)berg, Hackelberend, Hakol-berend, Hanga-Tyr, Hangagud, Har(bard), Harr, Helblindi, Her-Tyr, Herfadir, Herfather, Herian, Herjan, Hnikar, HoodedOne, Hrafna(-god), Hropt, Iafn-Har, Irmin, Jafenhar, Janfar, Karlafbuge, King of Lidskialf, Ofrir, Omi, One-eyed, Oski, Othin(n), Rosterus, Sidfod(i)r, Sidhottr, Sigfadir, Skidskegg, Svafnir, Sygtyr, (The) High One, Thekkr, Thror, Thrud(r), Thunderer, Vafud, Vak, Valfadir, Valfather, Valfodr, Valkjosandi, Vax, Vech(a), Vegtam, Veratyr, Viator-indefessus, Vidforull, Wanderer, Wayfarer, Wild Huntsman, Yggdrasil, Ygg(r), German Grim, Votan, Wodan, W(u)otan, Saxon Irmin, Woden, Rafnagud, Porun, Sidfodr, Sidfodr or Sidfodir.

Son of Ragnar Lodbrok and Aslaug. He was fostered with the pirate, Hastings, who taught him the arts of war. Also commonly known as Sigurd the Snake-eyed.

A horse of the gods. In some accounts, referred to as Silvertop, Silfrintoppr or Silfrintoppr.

A pole or yoke. This is the pole used by Hiuki and Bil for carrying the bucket, Saegir. Referred to as simul.

A giantess. She was one of the nine wave-maidens said to have simultaneously given birth to Heimdall, fathered by Odin. In some references, referred to as Sindur.

A horse of the gods. Referred to as Sini, Symir or Symir.

Wife of Sutur. She owned the sword which could kill the cock Gullinkambi. Occasionally called Sinmora.

A goddess of love, attendant on Frigga. Occasionally referred to as Siofn, Sjofn, Sjofn, Sjofna, Sjofna, Sjofn(a) or Sjofn(a).

The second wife of Egil or Orvandel. Mother of Uller. In some lore, occasionally identified as Sith.

A hero-warrior. Odin healed his wounds in return for the dedication of the slain to the gods. In some lore, occasionally referred to as Siward.

A bard. The skalds were the authors of the Eddas. On occassion, identified as skald, scald or scald.

Part of the Younger Edda, a book. About the skalds and their poetry. In some references, referred to as Skaldskaparmal, Skaldatal or Skaldatal.

Son of Thorstein. He grew up to become an even greater hero than his father. At times, referred to as Skegg-Brodi.

A name for Uller as shield-god. Identified as Skialdarass, Skjaldarass, Skjaldarass, Uller, Uller, Bogass, Idazzlei, Oller(us), Ondurass, Ullerus, Ull(r), Veidiass, Anglo-Saxon Vulder, Wulder, German Holder or Holler.

Shield-maidens: Valkyries. Also called Skialdmeyjar, Skjaldmeyjar, Skjaldmeyjar or Valkyries.

Wife of Agni. A name of Freya in Sweden. She killed her husband with her necklace. On occassion, referred to as Skialf.

A horse of the gods. Occasionally known as Skidbrim, Skeidbrimnir or Skeidbrimnir.

A name for Odin referring to his. Long beard. Also called Skidskegg, Odin, Odin, Alrida, Asa, Father of Battle, Fothin, God of the Hanged, High One, The, Oder, Odhinn, Odnir, Othin, Othinn, Othinus, Othr, Othur, Ouvin, sacred birds, Thekkr, Thror, Throv, Thrud, Thrudr, Uggerus, Voden, Wish God, Wotan, Wuotan, Alfader, Alfadir, Alfodr, All-father, All-seer, Asa, Atridr, Balegyr, Bilegyr, Bileya, Breit-Hut, Farma-Tyr, Feng, Fiollnir, Fimbultyr, Fiolsvidr, Fiornir, Fjdnir, Fjolsvidr, Fjorner, Furor, Gagavaldur, Galgagramr, Gander, Gangrad, Geignudr, Glapsvidir, Grimmr, Grimnir, Hacke(l)berg, Hackelberend, Hakol-berend, Hanga-Tyr, Hangagud, Har(bard), Harr, Helblindi, Her-Tyr, Herfadir, Herfather, Herian, Herjan, Hnikar, HoodedOne, Hrafna(-god), Hropt, Iafn-Har, Irmin, Jafenhar, Janfar, Karlafbuge, King of Lidskialf, Ofrir, Omi, One-eyed, Oski, Othin(n), Rosterus, Sidfod(i)r, Sidhottr, Sigfadir, Sigtyr, Svafnir, Sygtyr, (The) High One, Thekkr, Thror, Thrud(r), Thunderer, Vafud, Vak, Valfadir, Valfather, Valfodr, Valkjosandi, Vax, Vech(a), Vegtam, Veratyr, Viator-indefessus, Vidforull, Wanderer, Wayfarer, Wild Huntsman, Yggdrasil, Ygg(r), German Grim, Votan, Wodan, W(u)otan, Saxon Irmin, Woden, Rafnagud or Porun.

A horse drawing the chariot of Dag, god of daylight. In some accounts, called Skinfaxi.

A story in the Elder Edda. About the wooing of Gerda by Skirnir. At times, called Skirnis-For, Quest of Skirnir or Quest of Skirnir.

A deity. A descendant of Odin\'s son, Skjold (Sceaf). On occassion, referred to as Skjolding, Skiolding or Skiolding.

The magic sword of the Danish king, Hrolf Krakki. Occasionally known as Skofnung.

The eight-legged horse of Odin. Offspring of Loki and Svadilfare. In some accounts, this animal had only one eye. In some lore, occasionally identified as Sleipnir.

A river in Niflheim filled with swords, one of the 12 rivers known. As Elivagar. Sometimes known as Slid, Slith or Slith.

One of the 2 boars that drew. Frey\'s chariot. In some accounts, this animal is the same as Gullinbursti. In some references, called Slidrugtanni, Gullinbursti, Gullinbursti or Gollinbursti.

A god of snow. A Frost giant. Son of Thrym. Brother of Drifta, Frosti and Jokul. Occasionally referred to as Snoer, Snaer or Snaer.

Wife of Karl. She and Kane were regarded as the founders of the class of husbandmen. On occassion, called Snor.

The goddess of virtue, attendant on Frigga. Also called Snotra.

A Christianised poem in the Elder Edda. Also called Solarljod, Song of the Sun or Song of the Sun.

The gods Odin, Ve and Vili who killed Ymir and built the world. From his body. At times, identified as Sons of Bor.

Wise women: witches: spae-wives: a description of the Norns. Occasionally referred to as spadisir, disir, disir, Dis, dises, Giptes, Hagedises, idises, Idisi, talar-disir, vala, giptes, hagedises, (i)dises, idisi, singdis, vala, spakonur, spakonur, volur, volur, volva, volva, vol(v)a, vol(v)a or vala.

An eight-handed warrior. He was a favourite of Odin and was given the gift of poetry. Sometimes called Starkader, Hrossharsgrani, Hrossharsgrani, Starkad, Starkad, Starkadr, Starkadr, Starkath, Starkath, Starkathr, Starkathr, Starkad(r), Starkad(r), Starkath(r) or Starkath(r).

A woman due to be born after Ragnarok as the progenitor of a new race. Occasionally referred to as Steingud.

A name for Sceaf in some stories. Occasionally referred to as Stigarde, Sceaf, Sceaf, Scef, Scefing, Skeaf, Skidd, Skiddr, Skiold, Skjold, Scef(ing), Scyld or Skidd(r).

One of the 4 dwarfs supporting. The sky (south). In some accounts, known as Sudri.

Spring sacrifices to the gods. At times, known as sumars blot.

A sun-goddess. Sister of Nanna. Sometimes referred to as Summa.

A sun-goddess. A name for Sol, in some accounts. Sister of Sinthgimt and Nanna. Also called Sunna.

A name of Odin as a snake. In some accounts, known as Svafnir, Odin, Odin, Alrida, Asa, Father of Battle, Fothin, God of the Hanged, High One, The, Oder, Odhinn, Odnir, Othin, Othinn, Othinus, Othr, Othur, Ouvin, sacred birds, Thekkr, Thror, Throv, Thrud, Thrudr, Uggerus, Voden, Wish God, Wotan, Wuotan, Alfader, Alfadir, Alfodr, All-father, All-seer, Asa, Atridr, Balegyr, Bilegyr, Bileya, Breit-Hut, Farma-Tyr, Feng, Fiollnir, Fimbultyr, Fiolsvidr, Fiornir, Fjdnir, Fjolsvidr, Fjorner, Furor, Gagavaldur, Galgagramr, Gander, Gangrad, Geignudr, Glapsvidir, Grimmr, Grimnir, Hacke(l)berg, Hackelberend, Hakol-berend, Hanga-Tyr, Hangagud, Har(bard), Harr, Helblindi, Her-Tyr, Herfadir, Herfather, Herian, Herjan, Hnikar, HoodedOne, Hrafna(-god), Hropt, Iafn-Har, Irmin, Jafenhar, Janfar, Karlafbuge, King of Lidskialf, Ofrir, Omi, One-eyed, Oski, Othin(n), Rosterus, Sidfod(i)r, Sidhottr, Sigfadir, Sigtyr, Skidskegg, Sygtyr, (The) High One, Thekkr, Thror, Thrud(r), Thunderer, Vafud, Vak, Valfadir, Valfather, Valfodr, Valkjosandi, Vax, Vech(a), Vegtam, Veratyr, Viator-indefessus, Vidforull, Wanderer, Wayfarer, Wild Huntsman, Yggdrasil, Ygg(r), German Grim, Votan, Wodan, W(u)otan, Saxon Irmin, Woden, Rafnagud, Porun, Ofrir, Ofrir or Ofrir.

A maiden loved by both Hromond and Balder. In some lore, occasionally known as Svanhit.

The home of the Black elves: the underground home of the dwarfs. Also known as Svartalfheim, Alfheim, Alfheim, Alfheimr, Elfhame, Elfheim, Liosalfheim, Nibelheim, Ljosalfaheim, Svarrtheim, Svarrtheim, Svartalfaheim, Svartalfaheim, Svartheim or Svartheim.

A mild and lovely god. A benevolent giant. Father of Summer. In some accounts, identified as Svasud, Svathuthr, Svathuthr, Svathusr or Svathusr.

A river of Niflheim, one of the 12. Rivers known as Elivagar. In some lore, occasionally identified as Svaul, Svalk or Svalk.

A man immured in a stone. A dwarf told him that he would find Odin inside a stone. He entered and was never seen again. Also referred to as Svegdir.

A name of Frey in Sweden. Also commonly identified as Sviagodh, Frey, Frey, Freir, Freyr, Veraldargod, Fricco, Fridleef, Frikka, Ing, Ingumar-Frey, \'lord\', German Fro, Lapp Verelden-Olmei, Swedish Ingvi-Frey, Lytir or Frodi.

A home of Odin and deified heroes, some say. In some lore, occasionally identified as Svithiod.

A Valkyrie: a girl who can change into a swan. In some lore, occasionally called swan-maiden.

One of the 4 ages referred to in the Eddas. Also known as Sword Age.

Sigmund\'s sword, Gram. Occasionally known as Sword of Need, Gram, Gram, Balmung, Gran, sword or Wrath.

A river of Niflheim, one of the 12. Rivers known as Elivagar. At times, called Sylgyl.

A name of Freya as \'sow\'. Also called Syr, Freya, Freya, Frea, Freia, Freyia, Freyja, Fri, Fria, Frija, Gefn, Goda, Horn, Mardal, Mardel, Mardell, Mardoll, Moertholl, Thrung, Valfreya, Vanabride, Vanadis, Vanbride, White Goddess, Fri(a), Gollveig Gondul, \'lady\', Mardel(l), Menglad, Menglod, Mengloth, Odsmaer, Van(a)bride, White Goddess, German Frigga, Ostara, Saxon Eastre or Swedish Skialf.

Evil spirits: a description used for the Norns. In some references, known as talar-disir, disir, disir, Dis, dises, Giptes, Hagedises, idises, Idisi, spadisir, vala, giptes, hagedises, (i)dises, idisi, singdis or vala.

One of the goats pulling Thor\'s chariot. Sometimes referred to as Tanngniostr, Tanngnjiostr, Tanngnjiostr, Toothcracker, Toothcracker, Toothgrinder, Toothgrinder, Tanngnjostr or Tanngnjostr.

One of the goats pulling Thor\'s chariot. In some lore, occasionally referred to as Tanngrisnr, Toothgnasher or Toothgnasher.

The Helmet of Invisibility. On occassion, identified as Tarnhelm, Helmet of Invisibility, Helmet of Invisibility, Aegis, Helmet of Dread, Aegis, Oegishialm, Tarnkappe, Tarnkappe, Cap of Invisibility, Hel-kappe, Hel Keplein, Nebelkappe, Tarnhut or Nebelkappe Tarnhut.

Evil demons with the gift of prophecy. Occasionally known as tervils.

One of the dwarfs. At times, called Thekkr, Odin, Odin, Alrida, Asa, Father of Battle, Fothin, God of the Hanged, High One, The, Oder, Odhinn, Odnir, Othin, Othinn, Othinus, Othr, Othur, Ouvin, sacred birds, Thekkr, Thror, Throv, Thrud, Thrudr, Uggerus, Voden, Wish God, Wotan, Wuotan, Alfader, Alfadir, Alfodr, All-father, All-seer, Asa, Atridr, Balegyr, Bilegyr, Bileya, Breit-Hut, Farma-Tyr, Feng, Fiollnir, Fimbultyr, Fiolsvidr, Fiornir, Fjdnir, Fjolsvidr, Fjorner, Furor, Gagavaldur, Galgagramr, Gander, Gangrad, Geignudr, Glapsvidir, Grimmr, Grimnir, Hacke(l)berg, Hackelberend, Hakol-berend, Hanga-Tyr, Hangagud, Har(bard), Harr, Helblindi, Her-Tyr, Herfadir, Herfather, Herian, Herjan, Hnikar, HoodedOne, Hrafna(-god), Hropt, Iafn-Har, Irmin, Jafenhar, Janfar, Karlafbuge, King of Lidskialf, Ofrir, Omi, One-eyed, Oski, Othin(n), Rosterus, Sidfod(i)r, Sidhottr, Sigfadir, Sigtyr, Skidskegg, Svafnir, Sygtyr, (The) High One, Thror, Thrud(r), Thunderer, Vafud, Vak, Valfadir, Valfather, Valfodr, Valkjosandi, Vax, Vech(a), Vegtam, Veratyr, Viator-indefessus, Vidforull, Wanderer, Wayfarer, Wild Huntsman, Yggdrasil, Ygg(r), German Grim, Votan, Wodan, W(u)otan, Saxon Irmin, Woden, Rafnagud or Porun.

The name of Diether in Thidrekssaga. Occasionally identified as Thether, Diether or Diether.

The name of Dietlieb in Thidrekssaga. Occasionally identified as Thetleif, Dietlieb, Dietlieb or Dietliep.

A version of the Nibelungenlied. With added material. Occasionally known as Thidrekssaga.

Owner of the sword Quern-biter. In some references, identified as Thoralf Skolinson.

Wife of Holmkell. Mother of Ketelrid. Occasionally known as Thorbjorg.

A priest of Frey. At times, known as Thord Freysgodi, Thord Freysgothi or Thord Freysgothi.

A man who sacrificed a bull to the Light Elves to heal his wounds. Known as Thordis.

An earl. Father of Olof. Occasionally called Thorir.

Odin\'s magic thorn which could induce sleep without aging or loss of beauty. Occasionally called Thorn of Sleep.

A physician. In the story of the feud between Bjarni and Thorkel, Thorvaror, who was Bjarni\'s doctor, also treated Thorkel when they were both wounded. Also commonly called Thorvaror.

One of 3 mysterious deities visited. By Gylfi, probably a manifestation of Odin. Also identified as Thridi, Third Person, Third Person, Thride or Thride.

A nine-headed giant killed by Thor. Identified as Thrivaldi.

One of the dwarfs. Also commonly known as Thror, Odin, Odin, Alrida, Asa, Father of Battle, Fothin, God of the Hanged, High One, The, Oder, Odhinn, Odnir, Othin, Othinn, Othinus, Othr, Othur, Ouvin, sacred birds, Thekkr, Thror, Throv, Thrud, Thrudr, Uggerus, Voden, Wish God, Wotan, Wuotan, Alfader, Alfadir, Alfodr, All-father, All-seer, Asa, Atridr, Balegyr, Bilegyr, Bileya, Breit-Hut, Farma-Tyr, Feng, Fiollnir, Fimbultyr, Fiolsvidr, Fiornir, Fjdnir, Fjolsvidr, Fjorner, Furor, Gagavaldur, Galgagramr, Gander, Gangrad, Geignudr, Glapsvidir, Grimmr, Grimnir, Hacke(l)berg, Hackelberend, Hakol-berend, Hanga-Tyr, Hangagud, Har(bard), Harr, Helblindi, Her-Tyr, Herfadir, Herfather, Herian, Herjan, Hnikar, HoodedOne, Hrafna(-god), Hropt, Iafn-Har, Irmin, Jafenhar, Janfar, Karlafbuge, King of Lidskialf, Ofrir, Omi, One-eyed, Oski, Othin(n), Rosterus, Sidfod(i)r, Sidhottr, Sigfadir, Sigtyr, Skidskegg, Svafnir, Sygtyr, (The) High One, Thekkr, Thrud(r), Thunderer, Vafud, Vak, Valfadir, Valfather, Valfodr, Valkjosandi, Vax, Vech(a), Vegtam, Veratyr, Viator-indefessus, Vidforull, Wanderer, Wayfarer, Wild Huntsman, Yggdrasil, Ygg(r), German Grim, Votan, Wodan, W(u)otan, Saxon Irmin, Woden, Rafnagud or Porun.

A six-headed giant. Son of Ymir. Father of Bergelmir. He was the offspring of the first giant, Ymir, produced from the sweat of his feet. At times, identified as Thrudgelmir.

The realm of Thor, site of his Palace Bilskirnir. Sometimes referred to as Thrudheim, Thrudvang, Thrudvang, Thrudvangar, Thrudvangar, Thrudvarg, Thrudvarg, Thruthheim, Thruthheim, Thrudvan(gar) or Thrudvan(gar).

One of the Valkyries. Sometimes identified as Thrudur, Thrudr, Thrudr or Odin.

A forest glade, home of giants to which Iduna was abducted. In some accounts, identified as Thrymheim, Thursar or Thursar.

A river in Niflheim, one of the 12 rivers known as Elivagar. Occasionally called Thulr.

A river which runs round. The grove, Glasir, site of Valhalla. Occasionally referred to as Thund.

A name for the giants. These beings were envisaged as very hairy and with large ears. In some lore, occasionally known as Thursir, Thurses, Thurses or jotun.

The boulder sunk into the ground on the island of Lyngvi to which Fenris was forever bound. On occassion, called Thviti, Giall, Giall, Giol(l), Gjol(l) or Gyoli.

Wife of Thrall. She and Thrall are regarded as the founders of the class of thralls or serfs. Called Thyr.

A torture-demon. At times, identified as Tope, stupa, stupa, caitya, dagaba, dagoba, pagoda, tope, tope or Pali thupa.

Elves living in the trees and woods. In some lore, occasionally identified as Tree maidens, Wood Maidens, Wood Maidens, Tree Maidens, Wood maidens or Wood maidens.

An Icelandic version of the story of Tristram and Isolde. At times, identified as Tristran and Isodd.

Son of Ragnar Lodbrok and Aslaug and brother of Ivar, some say. At times, identified as Ubbe.

A giantess. Daughter of Aegir and Ran. One of the nine wave-maidens said simultaneously to have given birth to Heimdall, fathered by Odin. Occasionally called Ulfrun.

The home of Frey. On occassion, identified as Upsala, Upsal or Upsal.

The story in the Elder Edda of Vafthruthnir\'s contest with Odin. In some accounts, called Vafthruthnismal, Lay of Vafthruthnir, Lay of Vafthruthnir, Vafthruthnis-Kvida, Vafthruthnis-Kvida, Tne Lay of Vafthruthnir or Tne Lay of Vafthruthnir.

A giant. Father of Hardgrep. Sometimes known as Vagonhofde.

One of Odin\'s halls in Asgard. This thatched hall was built of silver. Also identified as Valaskialf, Valaskiolf, Valaskiolf, Valaskjalf, Valaskjalf, Valaskjolf, Valaskjolf, Valhalla, Valhalla, Valhall, Valholl, Walhall, Walhalla, Walhall(a) or Hindu Amaravata.

A name for Thor as ruler of wagons. In some references, known as Valdi Kyola.

Odin as the god of the slain warriors in Valhalla. Also identified as Valfodr, Odin, Odin, Alrida, Asa, Father of Battle, Fothin, God of the Hanged, High One, The, Oder, Odhinn, Odnir, Othin, Othinn, Othinus, Othr, Othur, Ouvin, sacred birds, Thekkr, Thror, Throv, Thrud, Thrudr, Uggerus, Voden, Wish God, Wotan, Wuotan, Alfader, Alfadir, Alfodr, All-father, All-seer, Asa, Atridr, Balegyr, Bilegyr, Bileya, Breit-Hut, Farma-Tyr, Feng, Fiollnir, Fimbultyr, Fiolsvidr, Fiornir, Fjdnir, Fjolsvidr, Fjorner, Furor, Gagavaldur, Galgagramr, Gander, Gangrad, Geignudr, Glapsvidir, Grimmr, Grimnir, Hacke(l)berg, Hackelberend, Hakol-berend, Hanga-Tyr, Hangagud, Har(bard), Harr, Helblindi, Her-Tyr, Herfadir, Herfather, Herian, Herjan, Hnikar, HoodedOne, Hrafna(-god), Hropt, Iafn-Har, Irmin, Jafenhar, Janfar, Karlafbuge, King of Lidskialf, Ofrir, Omi, One-eyed, Oski, Othin(n), Rosterus, Sidfod(i)r, Sidhottr, Sigfadir, Sigtyr, Skidskegg, Svafnir, Sygtyr, (The) High One, Thekkr, Thror, Thrud(r), Thunderer, Vafud, Vak, Valfadir, Valfather, Valkjosandi, Vax, Vech(a), Vegtam, Veratyr, Viator-indefessus, Vidforull, Wanderer, Wayfarer, Wild Huntsman, Yggdrasil, Ygg(r), German Grim, Votan, Wodan, W(u)otan, Saxon Irmin, Woden, Rafnagud or Porun.

A name for Odin as the one who chooses the warriors to go to Valhalla. Also commonly identified as Valkjosandi, Odin, Odin, Alrida, Asa, Father of Battle, Fothin, God of the Hanged, High One, The, Oder, Odhinn, Odnir, Othin, Othinn, Othinus, Othr, Othur, Ouvin, sacred birds, Thekkr, Thror, Throv, Thrud, Thrudr, Uggerus, Voden, Wish God, Wotan, Wuotan, Alfader, Alfadir, Alfodr, All-father, All-seer, Asa, Atridr, Balegyr, Bilegyr, Bileya, Breit-Hut, Farma-Tyr, Feng, Fiollnir, Fimbultyr, Fiolsvidr, Fiornir, Fjdnir, Fjolsvidr, Fjorner, Furor, Gagavaldur, Galgagramr, Gander, Gangrad, Geignudr, Glapsvidir, Grimmr, Grimnir, Hacke(l)berg, Hackelberend, Hakol-berend, Hanga-Tyr, Hangagud, Har(bard), Harr, Helblindi, Her-Tyr, Herfadir, Herfather, Herian, Herjan, Hnikar, HoodedOne, Hrafna(-god), Hropt, Iafn-Har, Irmin, Jafenhar, Janfar, Karlafbuge, King of Lidskialf, Ofrir, Omi, One-eyed, Oski, Othin(n), Rosterus, Sidfod(i)r, Sidhottr, Sigfadir, Sigtyr, Skidskegg, Svafnir, Sygtyr, (The) High One, Thekkr, Thror, Thrud(r), Thunderer, Vafud, Vak, Valfadir, Valfather, Valfodr, Vax, Vech(a), Vegtam, Veratyr, Viator-indefessus, Vidforull, Wanderer, Wayfarer, Wild Huntsman, Yggdrasil, Ygg(r), German Grim, Votan, Wodan, W(u)otan, Saxon Irmin, Woden, Rafnagud or Porun.

The name of Waldemar in Thidrekssaga. Also called Valldemar.

The name for Walter von Wasgenstein in Thidrekssaga. In some references, identified as Valtari, Vaskasteini, Vaskasteini or Walther von Wasgenstein.

The home of the Vanir under the earth. Or, some say, in the air and sea. Occasionally identified as Vanaheim, Vannheim or Vannheim.

The story of the feud between the families of Helgi and Geitir. At times, referred to as Vapnfirdinga Saga.

Wolves. Offspring of Fenris and Gollweig. Their names are Hati and Skoll and, in some accounts, Managarm. On occassion, called Varns.

A god of icy winds. Father of Vindsual. Occasionally identified as Vasud.

The story of Thorstein and his. Descendants. In some lore, occasionally referred to as Vatnsdoela Saga.

Son of Bor and Bestla. He helped his brothers Odin and Vili kill the Frost Giant, Ymir, from whose body they built the world. Identified as Ve, We, We, Hoenir, Hoenir, Hoener, Hoeni, Honir, Vili or Ho(e)ner.

Son of Valtam. A name used by Odin when he went to Niflheim to consult Volva. About the future of his son. Balder. Occasionally called Vegtam, Odin, Odin, Alrida, Asa, Father of Battle, Fothin, God of the Hanged, High One, The, Oder, Odhinn, Odnir, Othin, Othinn, Othinus, Othr, Othur, Ouvin, sacred birds, Thekkr, Thror, Throv, Thrud, Thrudr, Uggerus, Voden, Wish God, Wotan, Wuotan, Alfader, Alfadir, Alfodr, All-father, All-seer, Asa, Atridr, Balegyr, Bilegyr, Bileya, Breit-Hut, Farma-Tyr, Feng, Fiollnir, Fimbultyr, Fiolsvidr, Fiornir, Fjdnir, Fjolsvidr, Fjorner, Furor, Gagavaldur, Galgagramr, Gander, Gangrad, Geignudr, Glapsvidir, Grimmr, Grimnir, Hacke(l)berg, Hackelberend, Hakol-berend, Hanga-Tyr, Hangagud, Har(bard), Harr, Helblindi, Her-Tyr, Herfadir, Herfather, Herian, Herjan, Hnikar, HoodedOne, Hrafna(-god), Hropt, Iafn-Har, Irmin, Jafenhar, Janfar, Karlafbuge, King of Lidskialf, Ofrir, Omi, One-eyed, Oski, Othin(n), Rosterus, Sidfod(i)r, Sidhottr, Sigfadir, Sigtyr, Skidskegg, Svafnir, Sygtyr, (The) High One, Thekkr, Thror, Thrud(r), Thunderer, Vafud, Vak, Valfadir, Valfather, Valfodr, Valkjosandi, Vax, Vech(a), Veratyr, Viator-indefessus, Vidforull, Wanderer, Wayfarer, Wild Huntsman, Yggdrasil, Ygg(r), German Grim, Votan, Wodan, W(u)otan, Saxon Irmin, Woden, Rafnagud, Porun, Wegtam or Wegtam.

The story of Balder\'s dream of death and the subsequent events. Sometimes known as Vegtamskvida, Balder\'s Dream, Balder\'s Dream, Baldrs Drauma, Baldrs Drauma, Lay of Vegtam, Lay of Vegtam, Baldr\'s Drauma or Baldr\'s Drauma.

A name for Uller as god of the hunt. Also commonly called Veidiass, Uller, Uller, Bogass, Idazzlei, Oller(us), Ondurass, Skialdarass, Ullerus, Ull(r), Anglo-Saxon Vulder, Wulder, German Holder or Holler.

One of the Vala, a prophetess in Roman times, who foretold the death of the general, Drusus. Sometimes called Veleda.

A name of Odin as \'lord of all men\'. Also commonly called Veratyr, Odin, Odin, Alrida, Asa, Father of Battle, Fothin, God of the Hanged, High One, The, Oder, Odhinn, Odnir, Othin, Othinn, Othinus, Othr, Othur, Ouvin, sacred birds, Thekkr, Thror, Throv, Thrud, Thrudr, Uggerus, Voden, Wish God, Wotan, Wuotan, Alfader, Alfadir, Alfodr, All-father, All-seer, Asa, Atridr, Balegyr, Bilegyr, Bileya, Breit-Hut, Farma-Tyr, Feng, Fiollnir, Fimbultyr, Fiolsvidr, Fiornir, Fjdnir, Fjolsvidr, Fjorner, Furor, Gagavaldur, Galgagramr, Gander, Gangrad, Geignudr, Glapsvidir, Grimmr, Grimnir, Hacke(l)berg, Hackelberend, Hakol-berend, Hanga-Tyr, Hangagud, Har(bard), Harr, Helblindi, Her-Tyr, Herfadir, Herfather, Herian, Herjan, Hnikar, HoodedOne, Hrafna(-god), Hropt, Iafn-Har, Irmin, Jafenhar, Janfar, Karlafbuge, King of Lidskialf, Ofrir, Omi, One-eyed, Oski, Othin(n), Rosterus, Sidfod(i)r, Sidhottr, Sigfadir, Sigtyr, Skidskegg, Svafnir, Sygtyr, (The) High One, Thekkr, Thror, Thrud(r), Thunderer, Vafud, Vak, Valfadir, Valfather, Valfodr, Valkjosandi, Vax, Vech(a), Vegtam, Viator-indefessus, Vidforull, Wanderer, Wayfarer, Wild Huntsman, Yggdrasil, Ygg(r), German Grim, Votan, Wodan, W(u)otan, Saxon Irmin, Woden, Rafnagud or Porun.

One of the 3 Norns - the present, being daughter of Mimir, some say. She is depicted as youthful and active. In some lore, occasionally called Verdandi, Verthandi or Verthandi.

A name for Odin as unwearied. Traveller. Also identified as Viator-indefessus, Odin, Odin, Alrida, Asa, Father of Battle, Fothin, God of the Hanged, High One, The, Oder, Odhinn, Odnir, Othin, Othinn, Othinus, Othr, Othur, Ouvin, sacred birds, Thekkr, Thror, Throv, Thrud, Thrudr, Uggerus, Voden, Wish God, Wotan, Wuotan, Alfader, Alfadir, Alfodr, All-father, All-seer, Asa, Atridr, Balegyr, Bilegyr, Bileya, Breit-Hut, Farma-Tyr, Feng, Fiollnir, Fimbultyr, Fiolsvidr, Fiornir, Fjdnir, Fjolsvidr, Fjorner, Furor, Gagavaldur, Galgagramr, Gander, Gangrad, Geignudr, Glapsvidir, Grimmr, Grimnir, Hacke(l)berg, Hackelberend, Hakol-berend, Hanga-Tyr, Hangagud, Har(bard), Harr, Helblindi, Her-Tyr, Herfadir, Herfather, Herian, Herjan, Hnikar, HoodedOne, Hrafna(-god), Hropt, Iafn-Har, Irmin, Jafenhar, Janfar, Karlafbuge, King of Lidskialf, Ofrir, Omi, One-eyed, Oski, Othin(n), Rosterus, Sidfod(i)r, Sidhottr, Sigfadir, Sigtyr, Skidskegg, Svafnir, Sygtyr, (The) High One, Thekkr, Thror, Thrud(r), Thunderer, Vafud, Vak, Valfadir, Valfather, Valfodr, Valkjosandi, Vax, Vech(a), Vegtam, Veratyr, Vidforull, Wanderer, Wayfarer, Wild Huntsman, Yggdrasil, Ygg(r), German Grim, Votan, Wodan, W(u)otan, Saxon Irmin, Woden, Rafnagud or Porun.

The name for Wittich in Thidrekssaga. Also commonly identified as Vidga.

A name for Odin as one who travels far. Occasionally identified as Vidgorull.

A giant living in the woods. An ancestor of witches and wizards. In some lore, occasionally called Vidolf, Vidolfus, Vidolfus, Vilmeth, Vilmeth, Vitholf, Vitholf, Vitolfus or Vitolfus.

The story of Glum, his dispute with Thorkel and his dreams. Also referred to as Viga-Glums Saga.

The story of Viglund and his family. Sometimes identified as Viglundar Saga.

A plain, the site of the final battle. (Ragnarok) when the gods are defeated. Called Vigrid, Vigridr, Vigridr, Vigrithr or Vigrithr.

Husband of Watchilt. Father of Badi. In some lore, occasionally referred to as Vilcinus.

Son of Bor and Bestla. He helped his brothers Odin and Ve kill the Frost Giant, Ymir, from whose body they built the world. Also called Vili, Wili, Wili, Hoenir, Hoenir, Hoener, Hoeni, Honir, Ve or Ho(e)ner.

An ancestor of witches and wizards. Sometimes known as Vilmeth, Vidolf, Vidolf, Vidolfus, Vitholf or Vitolfus.

The story of Vilmund and Soley. Known as Vilmundar Saga.

In some accounts, one of the 12 rivers known as Elivagar. In some references, called Vimur.

An early god. Son of Vasud. Called Vindsual, Vindsval or Vindsval.

Husband of Hlora. Foster-father of Thor. Occasionally identified as Vingnir, Vignir or Vignir.

A palace, the home of the goddesses in Asgard. In some accounts, known as Vingolf.

A name taken by Thor in honour of his foster-father, Vingnir. Sometimes called Vingthor, Thor, Thor, Akethor, Hurler, Red Beard, sacred plants, Ake-Thor, Aku-Thor, Atli, Hercules Barbatus, Hlorridi, Oku-Thor, Thunderer, Anglo-Saxon Thunor, German Dietrich, Donar, LappHoragalles, Norman Thur, Saxon Thuna(e)r, ThunorSlav Perenu, Hafra-drottin, Reidartyr or Valdi Kjola.

A goddess, attendant on Frigga. Her function was to maintain peace among mankind. In some lore, occasionally called Viofn, Vjofn, Vjofn, Vjofr or Vjofr.

A dwarf, one of the Lovar. Occasionally referred to as Virgir, Veigur or Veigur.

A king. Father of Gullbra, Hjarandi and Soley. Known as Visivald.

A river in Niflheim, one of the 12 rivers known as Elivagar. Sometimes identified as Vith.

Male wizards. Also commonly called vitkar, seidberendr or seidberendr.

A fertility god. Consort of Volla. At times, referred to as Vol, Phol, Phol, Volla, Volla or Fulla.

A goddess. Sister of Fruwa. Consort of Vol. In some accounts she is Fulla. Others say Vol is her alternative name. Also commonly identified as Volla, Fulla, Fulla, Vola, Vol(a), Danish Habonde, German Abundia, Roman Abundantia, Vol, Vol, Phol or Phol.

The 13th C. Epic story of the Volsung. Family from which the Nibelungenlied and other. Stories are derived. Also identified as Volsungasaga, Volsung Cycle or Volsung Cycle.

A labyrinth. Volund was forced to build this maze when he was held captive by Nidud. In some accounts, identified as Volundarhaus.

A poem in the Elder Edda, the tale of Volund and his exploits. Sometimes known as Volundarkvida, Lay of Volund or Lay of Volund.

A goddess of wisdom, attendant on Frigga. She knew everything that was to happen. In some versions she is the same as Vara. In some lore, occasionally identified as Vor.

A name for the Furies. In some references, identified as Waelcyrge.

A name used by Odin on some of his visits to Midgard. Also commonly called Wanderer, Gangrad, Gangrad, Gagurath, Gangrath, Odin, Gagnrath, Vak or Wayfarer.

A name used by Odin on some of his visits to Midgard. In this role, Odin claimed to be the son of Longbeard. Also identified as Wayfarer, Gangrad, Gangrad, Gagurath, Gangrath, Odin, Wanderer, Gagnrath or Vak.

Spirits of women. It is said that these spirits bathe at midday and try to induce mortals to help them. Sometimes referred to as Weisse Frauen.

King of East Saxony. Son of Odin. Also commonly identified as Weldegg.

One of the 4 dwarfs supporting. The sky (west). Occasionally known as Westri, Vestri or Vestri.

A name for the moon. In some references, identified as Whirling-wheel.

A giant. He helped Nitger to capture and imprison Dietrich von Bern. Also commonly called Wicram.

A fabulous animal. In some accounts, called wiggle-wiffit.

One of the 4 ages referred to in the Eddas. Also known as Wind Age.

One of the 4 ages referred to in the Eddas. Sometimes known as Wolf Age.

A name for Sigmund\'s sword, Gram. Sometimes referred to as Wrath, Gram, Gram, Balmung, Gran, sword or Sword of Need.

A storm-god. In some accounts he is the leader of the Wild Hunt. Also known as Wudes Heer, Wode, Wode, Frau Gode, Wude, Wude, Wuentunde Her, Wuentunde Her, Wut, Wut, Wute or Wute.

The valley of yews in Asgard, home of Uller. Occasionally called Ydalir.

A name for Odin as god of the tree Yggdrasil. Sometimes identified as Ygg, Yggr, Yggr, Uggerus, Uggerus or Odin.

A river in Niflheim, one of the 12 rivers. Known as Elivagar. In some accounts, known as Ylgr.

A story by Snorri Sturluson about the children of Yngvi who became kings of Norway. Occasionally called Ynglingasaga.

A poem by Thjodolf about the children of Yngvi who became kings of Norway. Also called Ynglingatal.

The story of Yngvarr\'s travels and adventures. Also commonly referred to as Yngvarssaga Vidforla.

A dwarf, one of the Lovar. In some lore, occasionally referred to as Yngvi, Ingun, Ingun, Yngvi or Norse.

A festival in honour of the Aesir, January 14th. Called Yule.

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