Vanir

American  

[vah-nir] / ˈvɑ nɪr /

noun

(often lowercase)

1. 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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Vanir British  

/ ˈvɑːnɪə /

noun

1. 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

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Etymology

Origin of Vanir

< Old Norse, probably from the same root as vinr friend, Latin Venus Venus, Sanskrit vánas desire

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Example Sentences

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Vanir

At the same time, others, like Mina Vanir, have brought up older accusations that previously received comparatively little attention.

From The Verge ● Aug. 27, 2019

Frey and Freya, brother and sister, were leaders of the Vanir who would stay with the Aesir in Asgard from now on, under the terms of the truce.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman

Giant norns and elf norns, dwarf norns and Vanir norns, good norns and bad, and what your fate will be is decided by them.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman

The gods of the Vanir and the Aesir were too well matched.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman

It began not long after the dawn of time, in a war between the gods: the Aesir fought the Vanir.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman

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