2022年12月1日 · Nerthus was a mysterious Norse goddess worshipped across Scandinavia and the Germanic territories. Rarely described, her only known ritual was a procession where, upon seeing her sacred cloth, people would put aside their conflicts and embrace.

2022年12月8日 · Etymology While the etymology of Njord remains unclear, one popular theory suggests it was rooted in the Proto Indo-European word *ner-, meaning “strong, vigorous, healthy.” In Old Norse, this word was the masculine equivalent to “Nerthus,” the name of a proto-Germanic goddess of peace. Some scholars have speculated that Nerthus evolved into Njord; …

2023年3月8日 · Freya was the arrestingly beautiful Norse goddess of blessings, love, and fertility. A member of the Vanir tribe known for her skill in divination, she could be both a gentle ruler and a fierce warrior.

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2022年11月29日 · The Norse gods and goddesses are the array of deities honored by ancient Nordic worshipers. They primarily came from two different tribes, the Aesir and the Vanir, but were united in their efforts to fight the jötnar, a tribe of giants dwelling in …

2023年3月8日 · Freyr was the Norse god of peace and prosperity, celebrated at weddings and harvest feasts. One of the Vanir, he was originally brought to Asgard as a hostage, but earned his place in the pantheon through charm and goodwill.