Gefjun

Gefjun

a goddess of fertility, agriculture, and abundance

Gefjun is a goddess in Norse mythology associated with fertility, agriculture, and abundance. She is known for her power to plow land and her association with the mythical island of Zealand.

According to legend, Gefjun was able to plow the land of Zealand out of Sweden with the help of her four sons. In return, the king of Sweden gave her a plow's worth of land, which she then turned into the island of Zealand.

Gefjun was also believed to have the power to grant fertility and abundance to those who honored her. She was often invoked by farmers and those seeking to increase their prosperity and abundance.

In addition to her roles as a goddess of fertility and agriculture, Gefjun was also associated with the afterlife. She was said to lead a group of women who were chosen to accompany the god Odin to his hall in the afterlife.

Gefjun'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