What does the cryptic crossword clue "Scandinavian goddesses, and not Poles (5)" mean?

The definition is "Scandinavian goddesses". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NOR (synonym of "not") + SN (abbreviation of "Poles"); definition: "Scandinavian goddesses," The answer is NORNS.

Scandinavian goddesses, and not Poles (5)

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