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The Norse gods were often described as being taller than humans, with some sources mentioning them as being giant-sized or tall enough to touch the sky. However, specific height measurements are not provided in the original Norse mythology.

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Which Norse god lived in Asgard?

Most Norse gods lived in Asgard, but one of the most well-known gods associated with Asgard is Odin, the Allfather and ruler of the gods. He resided in his hall called Valhalla within Asgard.


Who rules over Asgard?

Odin is the ruler of Asgard, the realm of the Norse gods. He is known as the Allfather and is the most powerful and respected of all the gods in Norse mythology. Odin is associated with wisdom, war, poetry, and death.


Why are the days named after Norse gods?

Week days in English are named after Norse gods because English as a language, while it was later influenced by Greek, French and Latin, was a Germanic language (England was settled and conquored by the Angles and Saxons from what is now Germany) and the Norse are a branch of Germanic tribes. The larger Germanic tribes of central and northern Europe had similar gods albeit various spellings and pronunciations- Odin was spelled Woden hence Wednesday (Woden's Day).


Who was the Norse god of sky and thunder?

Thor was the Norse god of the sky and thunder. He was the son of Odin, the patron god of the Norse people.===========All the Aesir were gods of the sky. Odin was God of the wind, Heimdall the rainbow, Frigga the clouds. Thor was of lightning and thunder. Tyr is the pillar who holds up the sky. The Vanir are gods of the land.


Is Loki the son of Zeus?

Loki is half giant and half godLoki was the son of Farbauti and Laufey in the Norse PantheonZeus is from the Greek pantheon and in no way related to anything in the Norse pantheon

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Are viking gods Norse gods?

Yes, the Vikings were the Norse "pirates".


Leader of Norse gods?

Odin is generally considered to be the leader of the Norse gods.


What is the general name for the Norse gods?

Norse gods were broken in to Aesir or Vaenir.


Race of Norse gods?

There were two races of gods in Norse mythology: Aesir and Vanir.


Who is the leader of Norse gods?

Odin is generally considered to be the leader of the Norse gods.


Does Woden king of the Norse gods mean?

That Woden (Odin) was king of the Norse gods.


What are the key differences between Germanic gods and Norse gods?

The key differences between Germanic gods and Norse gods lie in their specific cultural origins and characteristics. Germanic gods were worshipped by various Germanic tribes, while Norse gods were worshipped by the Norse people in Scandinavia. Additionally, Norse gods, such as Odin, Thor, and Loki, have more detailed and complex mythologies compared to the Germanic gods. The Norse gods are also associated with specific realms and have distinct personalities and roles in their pantheon.


What is the abode of the Norse Mythology Gods?

Asgard is usually considered the main abode of the Norse gods.


What gods did vikings worship?

Norse gods


What is a native of the Norse gods?

Some Norse gods were Odin, the chief god and Thor the god of thunder.


What is the race of the Norse gods?

If by "Race" you mean skin colour; the Norse gods were caucasian. There were no dark skinned peoples living in Scandinavia at the time. Otherwise, the Norse gods, as a race were called the Aesir.


How did the Norse gods fall?

The Norse gods fell due to Ragnarok which was a series of events sending in a giant battle in which the major gods were killed.