is is the case with the Greek myths, but in the Norse, Aegir does not seem to be as major a figure. The Norse also had a god for the beach and shore waters: Njord, who seemed more important in the myths. So, did the Vikings find Aegir important, or did they feel that they had enough control over the seas and the vessels that they did not need to fear Aegir? This could be very true, as the Vikings did manage to reach North America well before Columbus, so they had to have some control over the seas. The Atlantic Ocean, which the Vikings crossed, is larger and much more formidable than the Mediterranean, the largest body of water travelled by the Greeks. It is also important to note that Aegir was considered a very hospitable god, whereas Poseidon was considered very harsh and greedy. Another similarity between the two is the fact that both of them had a very large and elaborate palace on the ocean floor.One last thing of importance is that Poseidon is sometimes displayed as being bad or evil; this is not the case with Aegir. FRIGG-- HERAFRIGGFrigg is the wife of Odin, and the goddess of marriage. One of the things she was known for was weaving the clouds. She was, like most of the female deities in Norse mythology, a fairly minor player, having no myths to herself. She is known to be the grieving mother of Balder, and she is the one who sends Hermod to attempt to get Balder back from the underworld.HERAHera is Zeus' wife and sister. She is the goddess and protector of marriage and takes special care of married women. Most of the stories concerning Hera have to do with her jealous revenge for Zeus' infidelities. She once attempted a revolt against Zeus and gathered many gods to help. This revolt was unsuccessful and in the end Hera had to promise that she would never again attempt to rebel. However, she often was intrigued by Zeus' plans and was able to outwit him on many occasions. Her sacred animals are the cow and the peacock. Her favo...
