The Æsir and Asynjur #atozchallenge

A - My theme for the A to Z Challenge this year is mythology. Over the course of April, I'll be blogging one myth or myth related subject a day (excluding Sundays). As per the A to Z Challenge rules, we'll begin with A and work our way through the alphabet.

Today's mythical topic of choice is the Æsir (Aesir) and the Asynjur. 

The term Æsir is derived from the Germanic word áss (ase), which means god. The Æsir, of course, are the principal gods who make up the Norse pantheon. The Asynjur a...