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Odin, father of the gods

The silver statuette of Odin from Lejre, dated to around 900 AD, was found in Denmark in 2009 and possibly depicts the supreme Norse god Odin on this throne.

Photo: Ole Malling & Rosklide Museum.

Aslaug's Family Line in Volsung Saga 

ODIN All-Father of the goods; ancestor of the Völsung line
SIGI Son of Odin; founder of the royal Völsung lineage
RERIR King and descendant of Sigi
VÖLSUNG Legendary king; gave his name to the Völsung clan
SIGMUNG Great hero of the saga; bearer of Odin's sword
HJÖRDIS
SIGURD (Siegfried) Dragon slayer of Fáfnir; hero of Norse legend
Brynhildr (Valkyrie)
ASLAUG (Kraka) Daughter of heroic and devine lineage
 

Thor, god of thunder

The Eyrarland bronze statue dates to around 900 AD. Found in 181 near Akureyri, Iceland, the figure's identity remains disputed: many interpret it as the Norse god Thor holding his hammer Mjölnir, while others see it as Christ. 

Photo: National Museum of Iceland.