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Freyr

Freyr

6 9.9
A Norse god who brings good harvests, peace, and wealth
  • proper noun
  • Literature
: Freyr
  • The principal figures in Norse mythology are Njord, Freyr, and Freya, who are all associated with fertility and peace.
  • Lord Freyr

Examples

  • By Freyr, you slander your lord and mistress!

    The Northman (2022)

  • Many ancient texts describe Freyr as the god who ensures abundance and harmony in nature.

  • Freyr, do you hear me?

    The Northman (2022)

  • By Freyr, we will avenge them.

    The Northman (2022)

  • Freyr, it seems, has chosen for himself who is deemed fit for sacrifice.

    The Northman (2022)

  • They may, for example, also be linked to Freyr.

    Academic text (1999)

  • The servants of Freyr.

    The Northman (2022)

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

    Academic text (1990)

  • Fjorgyn and Fjorgynn, Nerthus and Njordur, Freyja and Freyr.

    Academic text (2000)

  • In celebratory festivals, offerings were made to Freyr for a good harvest and prosperity.

Synonyms

Frey
vsFreyr
  • Literature
1 9.9

A god in Norse stories who brings good harvests and peace

has identical meaning but uses an alternate traditional spelling

Surface Forms

Freyr main

Etymology

Freyr comes from an old Norse word meaning 'lord', and he is the brother of Freya, whose name means 'lady'. That's why people saw Freyr as a ruler of the land and a protector of peace, good harvests, and prosperity.