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(fate), Verd<strong>and</strong>i (necessity) <strong>and</strong> Skuld (being).<br />

Nott<br />

Nott<br />

The goddess of night, Nott, is the mother of the earth, Jord, <strong>and</strong> of the day as well.<br />

She rides forth each evening on her horse Frostymane, from whose foaming mouth<br />

the dew falls.<br />

Ran<br />

Ran<br />

Ran is goddess of the sea <strong>and</strong> s<strong>to</strong>rms, <strong>and</strong> wife <strong>to</strong> the sea god Aegir. She collects the<br />

drowned in her net <strong>and</strong> takes them <strong>to</strong> her hall located at the bot<strong>to</strong>m of the ocean.<br />

Saga<br />

Saga<br />

Saga, the all-knowing goddess, is an aspect of Frigg in some mythology. She lives at<br />

Sinking Beach, a waterfall of cool waves where she offers her guests drinks in golden<br />

cups. Her name, which means "omniscience," is applied <strong>to</strong> the epic heroic tales.<br />

Sif Sif<br />

Sif<br />

Sif is the golden haired wife of Thor <strong>and</strong> the goddess of crops <strong>and</strong> fertility.<br />

Sjofn Sjofn<br />

Sjofn<br />

Sjofn is the goddess <strong>to</strong> inspire human passions.<br />

Sjojungru<br />

Sjojungru<br />

Sjojungru is a Sc<strong>and</strong>inavian sea goddess.<br />

Snotra<br />

Snotra<br />

Snotra is the Sc<strong>and</strong>inavian goddess of wisdom.<br />

Valkyries<br />

Valkyries<br />

Valkyries are beautiful maidens that help Odin choose which brave warriors will be<br />

slain on the battlefield so they may then serve Odin. They are also Odins messengers,<br />

<strong>and</strong> when they ride forth on their winged horses, their armor shines <strong>and</strong> flickers<br />

causing the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights).

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