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Njord is a Norse deity belonging to the Vanir tribe of gods, associated with the sea, seafaring, wind, and fishing. He is the father of the prominent gods Freyr and Freyja, and he resides in the heavenly realm of Noatun. Following the Aesir–Vanir War, Njord was sent to the Aesir pantheon as a peace hostage alongside his children to seal the truce. In Norse mythology, he is known for his brief, ill-fated marriage to the giantess Skadi, which ended because they could not agree on where to live.
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What was Njord the Norse god of?
Njord was a Vanir deity associated with the sea, sailing, wind, fishing, prosperity, and favorable voyages. His maritime role makes him distinct from inland or war-focused figures such as Tyr.
Who are Njord's children in Norse mythology?
Njord is identified as the father of Freyr and Freyja in surviving Norse accounts. Their mother is not consistently identified, so Skaði should not automatically be described as their mother. [Store norske leksikon](https://snl.no/Njord)
Where does Njord live?
Njord lives in Noatun, a name often translated as the shipyard or place of ships. In the Prose Edda, his marriage to Skaði is strained because he prefers coastal Noatun while she prefers the mountain home of Thrymheim.
What happened to Njord after the Aesir-Vanir War?
Njord was sent to the Aesir as part of the exchange between the two divine groups. He then became an important figure among the Aesir while retaining his Vanir identity and maritime associations.
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