There were several gods who survived Ragnarok.
Víðarr
Role: Son of Odin and the personification of vengeance.
Survival: Víðarr avenges Odin by killing Fenrir, the great wolf, during Ragnarök. He survives the chaos and plays a key role in the renewal of the world.
Traits: Known for his strength and silence, he is called “the silent god.”
Váli
Role: Son of Odin and Rindr, associated with vengeance and rebirth.
Survival: Váli survives Ragnarök and joins Víðarr in rebuilding the new world.
Traits: Often connected to themes of restoration and balance.
Magni
Role: Son of Thor and Járnsaxa, representing immense strength.
Survival: Magni inherits Mjölnir, Thor’s hammer, after his father’s death.
Traits: Embodies physical power and vitality.
Móði
Role: Son of Thor and brother of Magni, symbolizing courage.
Survival: Like his brother, Móði survives Ragnarök and helps in rebuilding the world.
Traits: Represents bravery and determination.
Baldr
Role: The beloved god of light and purity, son of Odin and Frigg.
Survival: Baldr returns from Hel after Ragnarök, symbolizing renewal and hope.
Traits: Associated with beauty, peace, and the new beginning of the world.
Höðr
Role: Baldr’s blind brother, son of Odin and Frigg.
Survival: Höðr also returns from Hel alongside Baldr, signaling reconciliation and balance.
Traits: Represents themes of redemption and forgiveness.
Humans Who Survive
Two humans also survive Ragnarök, ensuring the continuity of humanity:
Líf: A woman who survives by hiding in the World Tree, Yggdrasil.
Lífþrasir: A man who survives alongside Líf.
Together, they repopulate the earth.
The New World After Ragnarök
The surviving gods and humans inhabit a renewed world, free of chaos and destruction.
The land is lush and fertile, rising from the sea after the great fires.
The new world symbolizes hope, balance, and the eternal cycle of creation and destruction.
