Eir

Eir

goddess of healing

Eir is a minor goddess in Norse mythology, associated with healing and medicine. She is often described as a gentle and helpful deity who assists the sick and wounded.

The name Eir means "mercy" or "protection" in Old Norse, and she is known as a skilled healer who possesses great knowledge of medicinal herbs and techniques. In some accounts, Eir is said to be one of the handmaidens of the goddess Frigg, who was the wife of Odin and the queen of the gods.

Although little is known about Eir beyond her association with healing, she was a revered figure in Norse society, where medicine and health were highly valued. Her name appears in several old Norse poems and sagas, where she is praised for her compassion and her ability to ease the suffering of the sick and injured.