Frigg, the Queen of Asgard, was a Vanir (from Vanaheim) and the highest-ranking Æsir goddess. Although her husband was the principal god Odin, her home was described as a hall in a marshy region...
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Appearing in several examples of prose and poetry through the years, Brunhilde is a beautiful Amazon-like Valkyrie or perhaps a shieldmaiden. She appears in Old Norse mythology through the Poetic...
In Norse mythology, Sigyn is the wife of Loki and the goddess of faithfulness, compassion, and loyalty. Who is Sigyn? Sigyn is the devoted mate of the difficult trickster god Loki. Mentions...
Despite Thor's longevity, strength, and unchanging appearance, Thor is not immortal. He will meet his end at Ragnarok, the end of the world predicted in Norse mythology. Before the end of the world,...
Skadi is a jötunn and the goddess of snowshoes, winter and bowhunting, daughter to the Giant Thiazi, and giant wife of the sea god Njörd. Skadi is also referred to as Skaði, Öndurguð (Old...
Frigg, Skadi, Sif, Jord, Eir, Freyja, Ran, Saga, Idun, and Hel are some of the most important Norse goddesses. These female deities were revered and played an essential role in nurturing functions...