Norse Gods / Goddesses

Odin is a major god in Norse mythology and the ruler of Asgard and was regarded as the leader of souls.

  Thor, is a hammer wielding god associated with thunder, lightning, storms, strength, destruction. healing and the protection of mankind.

Freya, or Freyja, was the goddess of beauty and love and wife of Odin.

Loki was the trickster god, full of mischief and not to be trusted. He had the ability to transform himself into other beings, including animals. Loki often got the gods at Asgard in trouble, though he could also make amends on some occasions and make right what he had done wrong. 

Heimdall was the god who guarded Bifrost, the rainbow bridge which connected Midgard to Asgard.

For more information about Norse gods and goddesses visit the following links:


Gods and goddesses in Norse Mythology
http://www.norse-mythology.com/Names_in_Norse_Mythology.html


Encyclopedia Mythica 
http://www.pantheon.org/areas/mythology/europe/norse/articles.html