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The Aesir were the principal gods in Norse mythology. They lived in Asgard. Four of the gods were common to the Germanic nations: Odin, chief of the Aesir; Frigg Odin's wife; Tyr the god of war; and Thor the god of thunder. Some of the other important Aesir were Balder, Jord, Heimdall, and Loki.
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In Norse mythology, Frigg is the goddess of marriage. She is the wife of Odin, and lives at Fensalir. She weaved the clouds.
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In Norse mythology, Fulla was attendant to Frigg taking care of the goddess' s shoes. She also, sometimes, functions as Frigg's messenger.
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In Norse mythology, Gna was a handmaiden of Frigg who sent her on errands.
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In Norse mythology, Hlin is a form of the goddess Frigg charged with protecting those men whom Frigg wants kept safe.
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In Norse mythology, Huldra was a form of the goddess Frigg, who was attended by wood nymphs.
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In Norse mythology, Jord (also known as Fjorgyn, or Hlodyn) is one of the Aesir, an earth goddess and giant, she was the mother of Thor and Frigg and the mistress of Odin (by whom she bore Thor).
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In Norse mythology, Lofn was a goddess concerned with sparking passionate love. She had permission from Odin and Frigg to do so even for those who were forbidden to marry.
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In Norse mythology, Syn was a goddess invoked by defendents at a trial. She was an attendant of Frigg, guarding the door of Frigg's palace.
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