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Freya was originally from the Vanir, and is twin-sister to her brother Frey. She largely represents aspects that correlate with young womanhood, such as fertility, magic, war, beauty, and love. She has a brilliant necklace known as Brísingamen and rides in a chariot pulled by two cats. She has a daughter named Hnoss, and she cries tears of red-gold for her long-lost husband, Od. Sometimes she travels the world in disguise, looking for him.

Published On: August 18th, 2025Last Updated: August 20th, 2025

Freya

Old Norse

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Lady

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