Frey: Vanir God Of Fertility And Lord Of The Elves In Norse Beliefs

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Frey is one of the most important gods of Norse mythology. Frey and his twin sister, Freya, are the most famous members of the Vanir tribe.

Frey: Vanir God Of Fertility And Lord Of The Elves In Norse Beliefs

When the war between the Aesir and Vanir finally ended, the two fighting tribes had to exchange hostages. The old god of the sea, Njord, took Frey and Freya and moved to Asgard, one of the Nine Worlds and home to the Aesir tribe of gods.

Frey (Freyr), whose name in Old Norse means "lord,") is a shining god, bringing fertility, prosperity, and a good harvest. He is considered handsome and beautiful among all the male gods in the Norse pantheon.

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