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Gods in Norse Mythology

By Andrew McKay — 2018

Ask the average person (or indeed a Marvel executive!) how many gods and goddesses there are in the Norse world, and you'll likely hear the same few answers. But in the Pantheon of Norse Mythology, there are many Gods.

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