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Nanna (Norse deity).

Authors :
Benjamin, Lisa
Source :
Salem Press Encyclopedia, 2022. 3p.
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Nanna is a goddess from Norse mythology. Also known as Nanna Nepsdóttir, she is the wife of Balder (also spelled Baldr or Baldur). He is the son of Odin, the head of the Aesir, which is the name for the gathering of Norse gods. They live in Asgard, which is comparable to Mount Olympus, the dwelling of the ancient Greek gods. She lives with her husband in a hall called Breidablik.

Details

Database :
Research Starters
Journal :
Salem Press Encyclopedia
Publication Type :
Reference
Accession number :
109057090