by Ingrid Elfver | Gods and Goddesses | Norse Goddesses
Introduction: Why Frigg Matters In the halls of Asgard, one figure holds quiet but commanding power: Frigg, queen of the Æsir, wife of Odin, and mother of Baldr. She is a goddess of marriage, family, prophecy, and sovereignty. Her wisdom is unrivaled, and though she...
by Ingrid Elfver | Gods and Goddesses | Norse Goddesses
Introduction: Why the Norns Matter At the roots of the great World Tree, Yggdrasil, three powerful women sit in silence, weaving the threads of all life. These are the Norns—the goddesses of fate in Norse mythology. Even the gods, including Odin himself, bow to their...
by Ingrid Elfver | Gods and Goddesses | Norse Goddesses
Introduction: Why Freyja Matters Among the deities of Norse mythology, none is as complex or compelling as Freyja. She is simultaneously a goddess of love and beauty, a fierce chooser of the slain in battle, and a master of seiðr—an ancient form of magic that even...