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Vanir

Group of norse gods associated with fertility, wisdom and the ability to see the future

EntityNorse mythical group of characters group of deitiesQ184826

Instance of: Norse mythical group of characters
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1.Stated in Cassell's Dictionary of Norse Myth & Legend (2002 edition)
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, group of deities
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1.Stated in Cassell's Dictionary of Norse Myth & Legend (2002 edition)
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Part of: Norse mythology

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In Norse mythology, the Vanir are a group of gods associated with fertility, wisdom, and the ability to see the future. The Vanir are one of two groups of gods and are the namesake of the location Vanaheimr. After the Æsir–Vanir War, the Vanir became a subgroup of the Æsir. Subsequently, at least some members of the Vanir are at times also referred to as being Æsir.

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Worshipped by: Old Norse religion
Residence: Vanaheimr statement supported by: Vafþrúðnismál
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1.Stated in Cassell's Dictionary of Norse Myth & Legend (2002 edition)
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