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Frigg

Frigg

9.9
A Norse goddess who rules the sky, protects marriage and is Odin's wife
  • proper noun
  • Literature
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  • Now that Odin and Frigg have lost their son, the threat of Ragnarok feels so much more real.
  • Frigg and Odin

Examples

  • Through the vision of Ragnarok, it is shown that in the uncertain moments ahead of the final battle, Frigg brings Odin his helmet, puts it on his head, and kisses him on the cheeks.

    Academic text (2018)

  • Frigg is regarded as the wife of Odin and plays a crucial role in many myths.

  • Nevertheless, the bond between Odin and Frigg is lasting.

    Academic text (2018)

  • Frigg seems to accept these events with no complaints, and after the deed is done, she is the one who comforts the crying Odin in her arms.

    Academic text (2018)

  • The portrayal of Frigg as Odin's supporting rock is mediated, in words and pictures, in the final book on Ragnarok as well (1995; illustrator Therese Nortvedt).

    Academic text (2018)

  • In Norse mythology, Frigg is often celebrated as the goddess of love and motherhood.

  • Many stories depict Frigg as a protector of married couples in Norse tradition.

Synonyms

Frigga
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  • Literature
1 9.9

A Norse goddess of the sky and married love who is Odin's wife

is the same name but written with an alternative spelling

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Frigg comes from an old Germanic word meaning 'beloved' and is related to English words like friend and Friday. She is the Norse goddess of the sky and of married love, so the name's meaning of 'beloved' helps explain why she is seen as a protector of marriage and the home.