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Gefion
Gefion
All women that die unmarried go to Gefion the goddess of virgins. She is also the
bringer of good luck and prosperity. It is traditionally claimed that she is the creator
of the Island of Zealand.
Gerd
Gerd
A Scandinavian goddess of light, Gerd lives in a house ringed by fire and shoots
flames from her hands. She is the most beautiful of creatures and the daughter of a
female giant and a mortal man. The fertility god Frey became infatuated with Gerd
and unsuccessfully courted her until he won her over with a spell in runes.
Hel
Hel
Hel is the goddess of death and resides in her hall, Elvidnir (misery) in the
underworld of Niflheim. She is described as being half white and half black. She is
responsible for plagues, sickness and catastrophes.
Hnossa Hnossa
Hnossa
The youthful goddess of infatuation, Hnossa is the daughter of Freya. Her name
means "jewel."
Idun
Idun
Idun is the goddess of eternal youth and the keeper of the golden apples the Norse
gods eat to remain young.
Imd
Imd
Imd is a Scandinavian water goddess and the daughter of Ran.
Lufn
Lufn
The goddess of forbidden love, Lofn encourages illicit unions.
Modgud
Modgud
The servant of Hel, Modgud is the maiden that stands guard on a gold-paved bridge
on a path leading to the underworld.
Mothir
Mothir
A mother in the Norse creation myth, Mothir gave birth to the Jarls or leaders, the
ones who hunted, fought, and attended school.
Norns
Norns
The goddesses of the destinies of both gods and men are the three sisters called Urd