Ægir facts for kids
In Norse mythology, Aegir is the god of the seas. He is the king of all the oceans. Aegir was feared by sailors, for this god would sink ships and take cargo. Aegir was worshiped by sailors who were afraid of him and sailors who were not. He has a wife named Ran and with her, they had nine daughters called the "waves".
Images for kids
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An anonymous illustration of Ægir published in 1901
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J. P. Molin's fountain relief featuring Ægir and his nine daughters
See also
In Spanish: Ægir para niños
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