Ancient Nordic pantheon

The Ancient Nordic Pantheon was the set of deities worshipped by the Atmorans and early Nords of the Merethic Era and early First Era.

History
During reign the reign of the Dragon Cult, the Dragon Priests held power equal to kings. They demanded worship of several animal gods. The deified animals were the hawk, snake, moth, owl, whale, wolf, bear, fox and the dragon. Bas reliefs found in ancient tombs and ruins led some to believe that these animals were totemic representations of several Et'Ada, some of which are part of the Eight Divines.

In Skyrim
The Ancient Nordic Pantheon was brought to Skyrim during the mass Atmoran migration. It served as predominant Nordic faith during Merethic and early First Era, but over the centuries, the Nords discarded these totemic representations and worshiped the Et'Ada instead. This is how the Nordic Pantheon was born, which St. Alessia later merged with Aldmeri Pantheon, creating the pantheon of the Eight Divines.

Gods
The Dragon, chief deity and representation of Alduin - the World-Eater. Images in the Hall of Stories found in Nordic tombs don't depict him directly, rather his servants, the Dragon Priests.

The Hawk, depicted as a female and is the representation of Kyne, warrior-widow of Shor. Nords believe she was instrumental in both their creation and for giving them the gift of the Thu'um.

The Fox, representation of Shor, the fallen hero-god of mankind. Allusion to the characteristics of the fox include his successful persuading/tricking the Et'Ada to create the mortal plane, Mundus.

The Snake, representation of Orkey, who tricked the Nords into giving away their lifespans and "bound them to the count of winters".

The Whale, representation of Stuhn, shield-thane of Shor and brother to Tsun. Nordic precursor to Stendarr. He, alongside Shor, fought against the Aldmeri Gods.

The Bear, representation of Tsun, shield-thane of Shor and brother to Stuhn. He is the god of trials, and guards the Whalebone Bridge that leads to the famed Hall of Valor, and tests any warrior seeking to enter.

The Owl, representation of Jhunal, the Nordic God of runes, wisdom, and knowledge.

The Wolf, representation of Mara, the Goddess of Love and handmaiden of Kyne.

The Moth, representation of Dibella, the Goddess of Beauty and Fertility.