Ancient history

What gods did vikings worship?

1. Odin

- God of wisdom, poetry, death, divination, and magic

- Chief of the gods

- Father of Thor

- Wielder of the spear Gungnir

2. Thor

- God of thunder, lightning, storms, strength, protection, and fertility

- Son of Odin

- Wielder of the hammer Mjölnir

3. Loki

- God of mischief, chaos, lies, and deception

- Foster brother of Odin

- Father of the monstrous wolf Fenrir and the world serpent Jormungandr

4. Frigg

- Goddess of love, marriage, motherhood, and prophecy

- Wife of Odin

- Mother of Balder, the god of light and goodness

5. Freyr

- God of fertility, peace, prosperity, and sunshine

- Son of Njord, the god of the sea

- Brother of Freya

6. Freya

- Goddess of love, beauty, fertility, war, and magic

- Daughter of Njord

- Sister of Freyr

7. Tyr

- God of war, justice, and law

- Son of Odin

- Wielder of the sword Gram

8. Heimdall

- God of vigilance, protection, and foresight

- Guardian of the rainbow bridge Bifrost

- Wielder of the horn Gjallarhorn

9. Njörðr

- God of the sea, wind, and fire

- Father of Freyr and Freya

10. Idunn

- Goddess of youth and immortality

- Keeper of the apples of rejuvenation