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Njord

Njord

1 9.9
A Norse god of the sea, wind, and wealth, father of Frey and Freya
  • proper noun
  • Literature
: Njord
  • During the festival, offerings were made to Njord in hopes of gaining his favor for a prosperous harvest.

Examples

  • The principal figures are Njord, Freyr, and Freya, all more or less connected with fertility, peace, and abundance.

    Academic text (1990)

  • In Norse mythology, Njord is revered as the god of the sea and winds, guiding sailors on their journeys.

  • The tales often depict Njord as a wise and benevolent deity, known for his influence over both nature and wealth.

Synonyms

Njorth
vsNjord
  • Literature
9.9

A god in Norse stories who rules the sea and wind, brings wealth and is father of Frey and Freya

has identical meaning but is the more common modern spelling

Surface Forms

Njord main

Etymology

Njord comes from Old Norse Njörðr, the name of a sea god whose name was long linked with good luck and wealth for sailors. So Njord is easy to remember as the Norse god of the 'sea', 'winds', and 'wealth'.