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Aesir Alternative Names: Æsir, 아사신족 In Old Norse, áss (or ǫ́ss, ás, plural æsir, feminine ásynja, feminine plural ásynjur) is the term denoting one of the principal gods of the pantheon of Norse paganism. They include many of the major figures, such as Odin, Frigg, Thor, Baldr and Tyr. The cognate term in Old English is ós, denoting a god in Anglo-Saxon paganism. The latinised Gothic term used by Jordanes is anses. They continue a Proto-Germanic *ansuz. The a-rune ᚫ was named after the æsir. Unlike Old English god (and Old Norse goð), the term ós (áss) was never adopted into Christian use. Norse mythology The interaction between the Æsir and the Vanir is an interesting aspect of Norse mythology. While other cultures have had "elder" and "younger" families of gods, as with the Titans versus the Olympians of ancient Greece, the Æsir and Vanir were portrayed as contemporary. The two clans of gods fought battles, concluded treaties, and exchanged hostages (Fr...

Aequitas Alternative Names (異名): Aequitas, Aecetia In Roman mythology, Aequitas, also known as Aecetia, was the goddess of fair trade and honest merchants. Like Abundantia, she is depicted with a cornucopia, representing wealth from commerce. She is also shown holding a balance, representing equity and fairness. During the Roman Empire, Aequitas was sometimes worshipped as a quality or aspect of the emperor, under the name Aequitas Augusti. Aequitas is the source of the word equity, and also means "equality" or "justice". Links http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Mythology Ancient Roman mythology stubs | Roman goddesses | Commerce goddesses

Ægir (Aegir) 異名(Alternative Names): Ægir, Aegir, Gymir, Hler, 아에기르 The meaning of Ægir (Old Norse "sea") is associated with water. Ægir is a jötunn and a king of the sea in Norse mythology. He seems to be a personification of the power of the ocean. He was also known for hosting elaborate parties for the gods. In Snorri Sturluson's Skáldskaparmál, Ægir is identified with Gymir and Hlér who lived on the isle of Hlésey. The prose header of Lokasenna states that his hall is a place of sanctuary lit with bright gold and where the beer pours itself. While many versions of myths portray him as a jötunn, it is curious that many do not. In some texts, he is referred to as something older than the jotun, and his origins are not really explained. Gymir, it may be noticed, is also the name of the giant father of the beautiful maiden Gerðr (the wife of Freyr) as well as the husband of Aurboða. Another link between the Ægir and the sea giants is found in Hymir, who is said in H...