Ásynjur

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• Frigg (Frigg)

  Wife of Odin, foremost of the Ásynjur, mother of Baldr. Knows what fate brings but does not speak it.

• Iðunn (Iðunn)

  Goddess who keeps the apples that keep the Æsir young. Wife of Bragi.

• Sif (Sif)

  Thor's wife, renowned for her golden hair. Mother of Ullr and Thrud.

• Gefjon (Gefjun)

  Plowed Zealand out of Sweden with four ox-sons. Goddess associated with virginity.

• Nanna (Nanna)

  Baldr's wife. Died of grief on his funeral pyre.

• Sigyn (Sigyn)

  Loki's loyal wife. Catches the serpent venom in a bowl while he lies bound.

• Fulla (Fulla)

  Frigg's handmaiden and confidante. Carries Frigg's casket.

• Saga (Sága)

  Drinks daily with Odin in Sokkvabekk.

• Eir (Eir)

  Goddess of healing among the Asynjur.

• Lofn (Lofn)

  Brings together forbidden lovers. Gentle and good to invoke.

• Sjofn (Sjöfn)

  Goddess of love. Turns people's minds to love.

• Var (Vár)

  Goddess of oaths between lovers. Punishes oath-breakers.

• Vor (Vör)

  Nothing can be hidden from her. Wise and inquisitive.

• Syn (Syn)

  Guards Frigg's hall doors. Denies entry at assemblies.

• Hlin (Hlín)

  Protective goddess sent by Frigg to watch over mortals.

• Snotra (Snotra)

  Goddess of wisdom and good conduct.

• Gna (Gná)

  Frigg's messenger. Rides the horse Hofvarpnir through air and water.

• Sol (Sól)

  Sun goddess. Drives the sun chariot, pursued by the wolf Skoll.

• Rind (Rindr)

  Mother of Vali, Odin's son of vengeance. Repeatedly refused Odin.