@apocolypse101 Because Mimer was a Jotun, and they were promised to have three Aesir gods sent. The Vanir honored their end of the exchange; three Vanir gods who had impressive powers. The Aesir sent a total wimp god, a Jotun, and a mortal that was well.... basically the peace treaty. So, the Aesir gave up pretty much nothing, while the Vanir sent some of their best. The Vanir could tell they were being screwed, and decided to express their displeasure and give the Aesir the middle finger without giving the Aesir an excuse to start a war.
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@apocolypse101 Because Mimer was a Jotun, and they were promised to have three Aesir gods sent. The Vanir honored their end of the exchange; three Vanir gods who had impressive powers. The Aesir sent a total wimp god, a Jotun, and a mortal that was well.... basically the peace treaty. So, the Aesir gave up pretty much nothing, while the Vanir sent some of their best. The Vanir could tell they were being screwed, and decided to express their displeasure and give the Aesir the middle finger without giving the Aesir an excuse to start a war.