Vanir
a race of gods, first in conflict with the Aesir, later allied with them. They function as fertility divinities and include Njord, Frey, and Freyja.
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How to use Vanir in a sentence
At the world's dissolution, he will return to the wise Vanir.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson | Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre SturlesonWho is this of the Alfar's, or of the Æsir's sons, or of the wise Vanir's?
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson | Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre SturlesonBut the Vanir gave him as hostage to the Æsir, receiving from them in his stead Hoenir.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson | Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre SturlesonBy this means was peace re-established between the Æsir and Vanir.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson | Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre SturlesonThe deities with which we have just been dealing were collectively known as Vanir.
The Heroic Age | H. Munro Chadwick
British Dictionary definitions for Vanir
/ (ˈvɑːnɪə) /
Norse myth a race of ancient gods often locked in struggle with the Aesir. The most notable of them are Njord and his children Frey and Freya
Origin of Vanir
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