Vé - God of Norse Mythology
Vé, one of the three brothers who formed the core of the Norse pantheon alongside Odin and Vili.
Vé (pronounced: "vay") is one of the lesser-known gods in Norse mythology, often overshadowed by his brothers Odin and Vili . He is one of the three sons of Borr and the giantess Bestla and belongs to the first generation of the Æsir gods.
The name "Vé" in Old Norse runes is written as:
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Along with his brothers, Vé participated in the creation of the universe by slaying the giant Ymir and using his body to create the earth and the sky. According to the myth, Vé and his brothers also played a key role in creating the first humans, Ask and Embla, by using two pieces of wood found on the seashore. Vé gave them speech, hearing, and sight, while his brothers gave them life and movement.
Apart from his role in the creation myth, Vé is not mentioned very often in Norse mythology. In some sources, he is believed to be synonymous with Hœnir or Lóðurr, two other gods who were involved in the creation of humans.
According to Snorri Sturluson's Gylfaginning, Vé and his brother Vili ruled Odin's kingdom in Asgard while he was away. When Odin was absent for an extended period, they both married his wife Frigg and divided his inheritance between them. However, Odin eventually returned and took Frigg back.
Please note that the information provided about Vé and Norse mythology is complex and may be subject to interpretation and debate. The myths and stories of Norse mythology have evolved and been passed down through oral tradition and written accounts, and there may be variations in the way they are told and understood. This information should be used as a general reference and not as a definitive source on the subject.
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Other Norse Gods and Goddesses
- Baldr (Æsir) - God of Light, Beauty, and Goodness.
- Beyla (Ásynjur) - Goddess of Agriculture.
- Bil (Ásynjur) - Associated with the Moon.
- Borr (Æsir) - Father of the Norse Gods.
- Bragi (Æsir) - God of Poetry and Song.
- Byggvir (Vanir) - God of Agriculture.
- Dagr (Æsir) - God of Day.
- Dellingr (Æsir) - God of the Dawn.
- Eir (Ásynjur) - Goddess of Healing and Protector.
- Fjörgyn (Ásynjur) - Goddess of the Earth.
- Fjörgynn (Æsir) - God Associated with the Heavens.
- Forseti (Æsir) - God of Justice and Reconciliation.
- Freyja (Vanir) - God of Love, Fertility, War, and death.
- Freyr (Vanir) - God of Fertility and Prosperity.
- Frigg (Ásynjur) - Queen of the Gods.
- Fulla (Ásynjur) - Goddess of Fertility.
- Gefjon (Ásynjur) - Goddess of Fertility.
- Gerðr (Ásynjur) - Goddess of the Earth.
- Gersemi (Vanir) - Goddess of Precious Objects.
- Gná (Ásynjur) - Messenger of the Gods.
- Gullveig (Vanir) - Goddess of Witchcraft and Sorcery.
- Heimdall (Æsir) - Watchman of the Gods.
- Hel (Æsir) - Goddess of the Underworld.
- Hermóðr (Æsir) - Messenger of the Gods.
- Hjúki (Æsir) - Associated with the Moon.
- Hlín (Ásynjur) - Goddess of Protection.
- Hnoss (Vanir) - Goddess of Beauty and Treasure.
- Höðr (Æsir) - God of Darkness.
- Hœnir (Æsir) - God of Creation.
- Iðunn (Ásynjur) - Goddess of Immortality.
- Ilmr (Ásynjur) - Ancient and Little-Known Deity.
- Irpa (Ásynjur) - Ancient and Little-Known Deity.
- Ítreksjóð (Æsir) - Son of Odin.
- Jörð (Ásynjur) - Goddess of the Earth.
- Kvasir (Vanir) - God of Wisdom.
- Lóðurr (Æsir) - God of Creation.
- Lofn (Ásynjur) - Goddess of Love.
- Loki (Æsir) - God of Mischief and Deception.
- Magni (Æsir) - God of Strength.
- Máni (Æsir) - God of the Moon.
- Meili (Æsir) - God of Travel.
- Móði (Æsir) - God of Courage.
- Mimir (Æsir) - God of Wisdom.
- Nanna (Ásynjur) - Goddess of Love and Devotion.
- Njörðr (Vanir) - God of the Sea and Fertility.
- Njörun (Vanir) - Goddess of the Earth.
- Nótt (Æsir) - Goddess of the Night and Dreams.
- Odin (Æsir) - God of Creation and King of the Gods.
- Óðr (Vanir) - God of Divine Madness, Poetry, and Long Journeys.
- Rán (Ásynjur) - Goddess of the Sea and Death.
- Rindr (Ásynjur) - Goddess Associated with Vengeance.
- Sága (Ásynjur) - Goddess of Wisdom.
- Sif (Ásynjur) - Goddess of Abundance.
- Sigyn (Ásynjur) - Goddess of Loyalty.
- Sjöfn (Ásynjur) - Goddess of Love.
- Skaði (Ásynjur) - Goddess of Hunting, Skiing, and Winter.
- Snotra (Ásynjur) - Goddess of Wisdom.
- Sól (Ásynjur) - Goddess of the Sun.
- Syn (Ásynjur) - Goddess of Vigilance, Guardianship, and Defense.
- Þorgerðr Hölgabrúðr (Ásynjur) - Goddess Associated with Protection.
- Thor (Æsir) - God of Lightning and Protection.
- Þrúðr (Ásynjur) - Goddess of Might and Strength.
- Týr (Æsir) - God of War and Justice.
- Ullr (Æsir) - God of Skiing, Archery, and the Hunt.
- Váli (Æsir) - God of Revenge.
- Vár (Ásynjur) - Goddess of Oaths and Agreements.
- Vé (Æsir) - God of Creation.
- Víðarr (Æsir) - God of Vengeance.
- Vili (Æsir) - God of Creation.
- Vör (Ásynjur) - Goddess of Wisdom and Vigilance.