1000 Mythological Characters Briefly Described / Adapted to Private Schools, High Schools and Academies

by Edward Sylvester Ellis

Usurers, see Jani.

Utgard Loki (Ut′gard Lo′ki). In Scandinavian mythology the king of the giants.

Valhalla (Valhal′la). The Scandinavian temple of immortality, inhabited by the souls of heroes slain in battle.

Vali (Va′li). The Scandinavian god of archery.

Valleys, see Vallonia.

Vallonia (Vallo′nia). The goddess of valleys.

Varuna (Varu′na). The Hindoo Neptune—generally represented as a white man riding on a sea-horse, carrying a club in one hand and a rope or noose to bind offenders in the other.

Vedius (Ve′dius). The same as Vejovis.

Vejovis (Vejo′vis). “Little Jupiter”—a name given to Jupiter when he appeared without his thunder.

Vejupiter (Veju′piter), see Vejovis.