In Norse mythology, Gerðr (Old Norse: [ˈɡerðz̠]; "fenced-in" [1]) is a jötunn, goddess, and the wife of the god Freyr. Gerðr is attested in the Poetic Edda, compiled in the 13th century from earlier …

Dec 21, 2022 · As the wife of Freyr, she would later give birth to Fjölnir, who would become a legendary Icelandic king in Norse mythology. Let’s look at who Gerd was and her love story …

The most extensive surviving Freyr myth relates Freyr's falling in love with the female jötunn Gerðr. Eventually, she becomes his wife but first Freyr has to give away his sword , which …

Dec 20, 2024 · Gerdr is the captivating goddess of both fertility and abundance and a beautiful Jötun. She is the wife of Freyr, one of the most important gods of the Vanir. She is the …

Gerd is known as an earth goddess of fertility and is the wife of the god Freyr, who is associated with peace, prosperity, and fertility. According to the Norse sagas, Gerd was the daughter of …

Nov 11, 2024 · When Gerðr ultimately agrees to marry Freyr, preparations for their wedding commence. This union is not merely a personal affair but holds deeper implications in the …

Gerd, a giantess and daughter of Gymir and Aurboda, became the wife of the Vanir god Freyr. Freyr fell in love with her from Odin's throne, Hlidskialf, and sent Skirnir to woo her. Initially …

Dec 23, 2024 · Instead he ends up sending his servant, a man named Skirnír, to try to convince Gerdr of becoming Freyr’s wife. Skirnir, armed with Freyr’s own sword and a few magical …

Gerðr is most famously known as the wife of the god Freyr and is attested in various sources, including the Poetic Edda, Prose Edda, and Heimskringla. Gerðr's name is derived from the …

Apr 27, 2022 · The most extensive surviving Freyr myth relates Freyr's falling in love with the female jötunn Gerðr. Eventually, she becomes his wife but first Freyr has to give away his …