Jörð

Jörð

goddess of the earth and fertility

Jörð is a goddess associated with the earth and fertility. Her name means "earth" in Old Norse, and she was considered to be a personification of the land itself.

Jörð is often referred to as the mother of Thor, the god of thunder, and is sometimes identified as a consort of Odin, the chief of the Norse gods. According to the myth, Thor was born to Jörð and raised by a foster father in order to protect him from the wrath of the giants.

As a goddess of the earth, Jörð was associated with fertility and the growth of crops. She was often invoked by farmers and people who depended on the land for their livelihoods. In some myths, she was also associated with the underworld and the realm of the dead.

Jörð was sometimes depicted in Norse art as a figure reclining on the ground, symbolizing her connection to the earth. She was also associated with the element of earth and the color green.

Although Jörð is not as well-known as some of the other goddesses in Norse mythology, her role as a personification of the land and a symbol of fertility and growth has made her an important figure in the mythology and a source of inspiration for those who seek to connect with the natural world.