Freyja

Freyja

goddess of love, fertility, war, and magic

Freyja (also spelled Freya) is a goddess in Norse mythology, associated with love, fertility, war, and magic. She is one of the most prominent figures in Norse mythology and was highly revered in the Viking Age.

Freyja is often depicted as a beautiful and powerful figure, with long golden hair and a cloak of falcon feathers. She is also associated with the boar, which was considered a symbol of fertility and strength.

In addition to her roles as a goddess of love and fertility, Freyja was also associated with war and death. She was said to lead a group of female warriors known as the Valkyries, who were tasked with selecting warriors to die in battle and bringing them to Valhalla, the afterlife for fallen heroes.

Freyja was also believed to be skilled in the art of seidr, a form of magic that was often associated with women. She was said to use her magical abilities to aid those in need and to protect her followers.

Freyja's mythology and cultural legacy have had a lasting impact on Norse society and beyond. Her name has been used for various places and things throughout history, and she continues to be a popular figure in modern portrayals of Norse mythology.