ASGARDIANS
Significant Asgardians

History:  On the Nine Worlds of the Asgardian dimension system, there are six different races of intelligent humanoid beings. 

The gods are the most human-looking and powerful race of the six.  The origin of the gods is shrouded in legend.  It is believed that they are not native to the dimension of Asgard, but were born on Earth and relocated there at some point in the distant past.  The gods of Asgard were worshipped about eh millennium ago by the Norsemen of Scandinavia and various Germanic tribes (who called them by variant names; e.g. Wotan instead of Odin).  The gods no longer have or actively seek worshippers on Earth.  Certain gods, notable Thor and Odin, still take interest in the welfare of humanity.  The gods possess certain superhuman physical attributes.  They are extremely long-lived (though not immortal like the Olympian gods), aging at an extraordinarily slow rate upon reaching adulthood.  Asgardian flesh and bone is about three times denser than similar human tissue, contributing to the gods' superhuman strength and weight.  An average male god can lift about 30 tons; an average female god can lift about 25 tons.  Gods are immune to all terrestrial diseases and resistant to conventional injury.  The metabolism of the gods gives them superhuman endurance in all physical activities.  Pictured here are many of the most prominent gods.  Other important gods have their own entries. 

The second race of Asgard is the Giants, whose dwelling place is Jotunheim.  The Giants are basically humanoid in appearance and color, although they tend toward the neanderthalic in body and bone structure.  Their most distinguishing feature is their height.  The average Giant is twenty feet tall, although some reach up to thirty feet.  On occasion, Giants will produce stunted offspring who o look similar to the Gods.  Loki and the Executioner are both children of Giants, despite their diminutive six or seven foot stature.   Giants tend to lead a simple hunter/gatherer type of existence, but their great resentment of the Gods' superior attributes frequently incite them to wage war against the Gods.  Giants are frequently sub-classified by their locate:  Storm Giants live in the mountains, while Frost Giants live in the frozen tundra.  The eldest Frost Giant is Ymir. 

The third race of Asgard is the Dwarves.  Dwarves are smaller in stature than the gods, and have squat, stocky bodies.  Their average height is four feet.  The Dwarves tend to be craftsmen and farmers who maintain friendly trade and peace relations with the Gods.  Dwarves dwell in the land of Nidavellir, which is part of the landmass where Asgard and Vanaheim are situated.  Dwarves have crafted such Asgardian weapons as the hammer Mjolnir and the spear Gungnir, although it was the magic of Odin that imbued these objects with their special enchantments. 

The fourth race of Asgard is the Elves.  There are tow types of Elves, the Dark Elves and the Light Elves, and each dwell in their own separate world, Svartalfheim and Alfheim, respectively.  Elves of both kinds vary greatly in size, from four to eight feet.   They tend toward slender bodies with proportionately long limbs, although there are exceptions.  The Light Elves tend to be lighter in color than the Dark Elves, and dwell on the surface while the Dark Elves dwell underground.  Both types have a natural proclivity towards magic. 

The fifth race of Asgard is the Trolls.  The Trolls re the least human-looking of the denizens of the worlds of Asgard, possessing body characteristics that are almost simian.  Trolls are stocky and massive, have thick body hair (almost fur), and tend toward a ruddy orange in color.  They are on the average taller than the Gods but shorter than the Giants, around seven feet tall, although some Trolls are considerably taller.  They live in scattered settlements throughout Asgard, Vanaheim, Jotunheim, and Svartalfheim, mostly underground.  The Trolls toil as miners and metalworkers.  As belligerent as the Giants, Trolls make up in craftiness what they lack in size.  Trolls tend to be extremely strong, stronger than the average God, Dwarf, or Elf, and on a part with the Giants.  Certain Trolls like Ulik rival the thunder god Thor in strength.  The Trolls dislike the other races of Asgard, particularly the Gods, and have as little to do with them as possible unless the opportunity for conquest presents itself.  The Trolls of the Asgard Mountains are currently united under the leadership of Geirrodur, although revolutions are commonplace. 

The sixth race of Asgard is the Demons.  The Demons are beings of fire who dwell in Muspelheim, but sometimes venture to the other worlds in the name of war.  A nomadic race, the Demons are the offspring of the great fire demon Surtur, whose existence is said to precede that of the Gods.  The Demons tend to be about eh same stature as the Gods.  Other than Surtur, no other individual Asgardian Demon is known.

Frey - God of the Harvest
1st appearance: Thor #294
Known relatives: Idunn (sister)
Height: 6'
Weight: 425 lbs
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Blond

History:  Very little is known about Frey's life and exploits save for his role in the building of the palace of Valhalla.

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Frigga - Queen of Asgard, Goddess of marriage
1st appearance: Journey Into Mystery #92
Known relatives: Odin (husband), Loki, Thor (foster sons)
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 370 lbs
Eyes: Blue
Hair: White, formerly black
Abilities: Besides the conventional superhuman physical attributes of an Asgardian goddess, Frigga possesses certain abilities to wield magic which have not yet been defined.

History:  As Odin's wife, Frigga raised his son Thor, even though he was not her natural son.  Frigga cast the spells to protect Balder from mortal harm.  Frigga also supervised the efforts of the Asgardian goddesses to locate and train members of the Young Gods, the apprentices to the Celestials.

Hermod - God of speed
1st appearance: Thor #274
Known relatives: none
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 415 lbs
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Brown
Abilities: Besides the conventional superhuman physical attributes of an Asgardian god, Hermod possesses the ability to move at speeds many times greater than an ordinary Asgardian can.

History:  Very little is known of Hermod except that he is a relatively young Asgardian god.  Noted for his fleetness, he is occasionally employed by Odin as a messenger.  His most celebrated mission took him to Hela to learn how Balder might be revived.

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Hoder - God of winter
1st appearance: Thor #274
Known relatives: none
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 390 lbs
Eyes: none
Hair: White
Abilities: Hoder possesses the conventional superhuman physical attributes of an Asgardian god.  In addition, Hoder possesses psychic abilities which give him visions of events that are far distant or that lie in alternate futures.

History:  Hoder is an elderly god who nearly killed Balder when Loki tricked him into shooting Balder with an arrow tipped with mistletoe wood, to which Balder was vulnerable.

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Idunn - Goddess of immortality
1st appearance: Journey Into Mystery #114
Known relatives: Frey (brother)
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 370 lbs
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Blonde

History:  Odin appointed Idunn Keeper of the Golden Apples, whose mystical properties retard aging among the Asgardians.

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Sigyn - Goddess of fidelity
1st appearance: Thor #275
Known relatives: Loki (husband), Odin (father-in-law), Frigga (mother-in-law), Thor (brother-in-law)
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 340 lbs
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Black

History:  Her husband Loki and herself have been estranged for several centuries, and only recently has Sigyn tried t revive their marriage.  Sigyn steadfastly aided Loki while he was being punished by Odin, but after Loki regained his freedom he abandoned her.

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Volla - Prophetess
1st appearance: Thor #127
Known relatives: none
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 225 lbs
Eyes: Silver
Hair: White
Abilities: Volla possesses precognitive powers, enabling her to envision alternate futures.  She is currently dead and residing in Hel, serving Hela.

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