Who were the main figures involved in the Aesir-Vanir war according to Snorri Sturluson?
Hoenir and Mimir went to the Vanir while Njordr, Freyr, and Kvasir came to the Aesir during the conflict. Skaldskaparmal adds that the groups mixed spit in a vat to create Kvasir after exchanging hostages.
Which deities are listed as Aesir in Snorri Sturlusons Prose Edda Gylfaginning?
Gylfaginning names Odin, Thor, Njordr, Freyr, Tyr, Heimdallr, Bragi, Vidarr, Vali, Ullr, Forseti, and Loki as male Aesir. It lists female Aesir including Frigg, Saga, Eir, Gefjon, Fulla, Freyja, Sjon, Lofn, Var, Vor, Syn, Hlin, Snotra, Gna, Sol, Bil, Skadi, Sigyn, Hnoss, Gerdr, Jord, Iduin, Ilmr, Njorun, Nanna, Rindr, Thrudr, and Ran.
When was Asatru officially recognized by governments in Northern Europe?
By 2007, governments of Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden officially recognized Asatru as a religious movement. Asatru UK registered as a community interest company for religious activities in the United Kingdom after this recognition period.