Ægir is a jötunn and the personification of the sea in Norse mythology, known for hosting the gods in his grand underwater halls. He is closely associated with brewing ale and is often depicted as both formidable and hospitable. As a mythological embodiment of the ocean, Ægir's influence spans natural, cultural, and symbolic dimensions.

Ægir

Ajatar is an evil female spirit from Finnish folklore. She is known for her malevolent, supernatural presence and curse abilities. Her ethereal, shape-shifting nature and immortality make her a formidable figure in myth.

Ajatar

Akka is a venerated female spirit in Sámi shamanism, also recognized in Finnish and Estonian mythology. Her worship through sacrifice, prayer, and rituals underscores her profound role in sacred domestic life. Believed by some to dwell beneath Sámi tents, her legacy endures in geographical names across the region.

Akka (spirit)

Alberich is a legendary dwarf from German heroic legend known for his cunning and association with supernatural beings. He appears in texts such as the Nibelungenlied and Thidreksaga and is the inspiration behind Wagner's depiction in Der Ring des Nibelungen. His name, meaning 'ruler of supernatural beings', reflects his command over magical forces.

Alberich

The Alcis are a pair of divine twin brothers from ancient Germanic mythology, worshipped by the Naharvali tribe. Attested by Tacitus in his Germania, they stand as rare examples of documented Germanic deities. Their legacy highlights early Germanic religious practices and the symbolic power of twin divinities.

Alcis (gods)

Allocamelus is a mythological creature depicted in heraldry. It features the head of a donkey and the body of a camel. Historically, it was used as a crest by the English Eastland Company and later by the Russia Company.

Allocamelus

Almáttki áss is an obscure Norse deity known from an Icelandic legal oath. It is invoked on a temple ring as an emblem of divine authority. Despite limited information, his presence reflects the legal and cultural practices of early Norse settlers.

Almáttki áss

The Alp is a supernatural being from German folklore known for inducing nightmares and sleep paralysis. It wields a magical hat called the Tarnkappe, which grants it abilities such as invisibility and shape-shifting. Often likened to a vampire or incubus, the Alp embodies the mysterious and malevolent aspects of nocturnal lore.

Alp (folklore)

Alvaldi is a jötunn from Norse mythology renowned for his immense strength and legendary status as the father of Ðejazi. His name translates to 'all-powerful', reflecting a mythic attribute of supreme force. Saturn's moon Alvaldi, named in his honour, attests to his enduring cultural significance.

Alvaldi

Alvíss, meaning 'All-Wise', is a dwarf from Norse mythology renowned for his exceptional intellect. He was promised in marriage to Thor's daughter, Thrúðr, but his wisdom was tested until dawn. At sunrise, his inherent vulnerability to sunlight led to his petrification, abruptly ending the contest.

Alvíss

Andvari is a Norse dwarf renowned for his magical ring and shapeshifting ability to transform into a pike. He dwells beneath a waterfall, guarding a cursed hoard of gold. His curse on the stolen treasure has far-reaching consequences in Norse mythology and inspired later adaptations such as Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelungen.

Andvari

Angrboða is a jötunn and giantess from Norse mythology, renowned as the mate of Loki and the mother of the monstrous Fenrir, Jörmungandr, and Hel. She is depicted as residing in Jötunheimar, the realm of giants, and plays a pivotal role in the mythological tapestry of chaos and destruction. Her limited mentions in primary texts belie her significant impact on the cosmic events prophesied in Ragnarok.

Angrboða

Antero Vipunen is a colossal giant from Finnish mythology, renowned as a keeper of ancient spells and wisdom. He lies buried underground until awakened by the god-hero Väinämöinen in a dramatic quest for lost magical words. His tale, preserved in the Kalevala, underscores the themes of sacrifice and the pursuit of hidden knowledge.

Antero Vipunen

Árvakr and Alsviðr are the legendary Norse horses that pull the sun’s chariot across the sky. They are characterized by their slender build, exceptional speed, and divine protection via cold iron bellows. Their cosmic role is essential for maintaining the cycle of day and night in Norse mythology.

Árvakr and Alsviðr

Åsa Haraldsdottir of Agder was a semi-legendary Norwegian queen regnant of the Viking Age whose reign is chronicled in Norse sagas. She is noted as the mother of prominent figures such as Halfdan the Black and Sigurd Ring. Her legacy, intertwined with myth and history, has helped shape the narrative of early Norwegian royalty.

Åsa Haraldsdottir of Agder

Ascapart is a legendary giant from English folklore, renowned for his immense stature and strength. Initially defeated by Sir Bevis of Hampton and made his squire, he later betrayed his master by abducting his wife, Josiane. In later adaptations, his form transforms into a giant half-man half-dog, reflecting the evolving nature of his myth.

Ascapart

Askafroa is a legendary spirit and guardian of the ash tree in Scandinavian folklore, also known as Askefrue and Eschenfrau. She is depicted as a malicious entity whose wrath could bring harm if her sacred tree was disrespected. Ritual sacrifices on Ash Wednesday, involving the pouring of water over the tree's roots, were performed to appease her.

Askafroa

Astrild is a Nordic literary figure derived from the Roman god Cupid, symbolising love and desire. Inspired by the writings of 17th-century Swedish poet Georg Stiernhielm, Astrild became popular in Nordic poetry during the Baroque and Rococo eras. Despite his Old Norse name meaning 'Love-fire', he does not appear in traditional Norse mythology.

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