Who are the Vanir?
Q: Who are the Vanir?
A: The Vanir are one of two tribes of deities in Norse mythology, native to Vanaheimr. They are associated with nature and fertility and are generally peace-loving gods.
Q: What members make up the Vanir?
A: Members of the Vanir include Njörðr, Freyr, Freyja, Skaði, Gerðr, Oðr, Gullveigr, Heimdallr and Ullr.
Q: What is known about Odr?
A: Not much is known about Óðr except that he often went away on long journeys and Freyja wept when she missed him. Freyja's tears became the purest gold and amber.
Q: How did Gullveigr die?
A: Gullveigr was a notably powerful sorceress who was burnt and killed three times by the Æsir which eventually led to the war between the two tribes. Loki ate the burnt heart of Gullveigr and gave birth to a monster; however Gullveigr still lived after all those punishments.
Q: What happened as a result of the war between the two tribes?
A: As a result of the war between them uniting into a single pantheon with some members living in Asgard alongside the Æsir as a token of goodwill. The goddess Freyja receives half of those slain in battle as a share of power between them both clans.
Q: Who is Heimdallr?
A: Heimdallr is Guardian of Bifrost bridge but it is uncertain whether he belongs to either tribe (Æsir or Vanir).
Q: Who is Ullr?
A: Ullr is God of hunting and in later traditions he was said to be stepson Thor's son from another mother
