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The Norse Goddess Frigg was the primary goddess of marriage and of fertility

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In Norse mythology, Frigg, also called Frigga, is the wife of the Supreme God Odin and the mother of Balder. She was the primary goddess of marriage and of fertility.

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Key Facts & Information

ORIGIN OF FRIGG

  • Frigg is the matriarch of the famous Norse gods. She is Odin’s wife, and her role is similar to that of Hera in Greek mythology and Isis in Egyptian mythology. 
  • She is a wise goddess revered as a symbol of motherhood and stable households and a goddess of divine forethought and knowledge.
  • Countless scholars suggest that Frigg descended from a common Germanic goddess. 
  • While there is no hard evidence to back up the hypothesis, there are many similarities, such as mythological features and names and locations associated with both.
  • Furthermore, it is believed that Frigg evolved from the Germanic goddess Frija. Frigg’s name is thought to derive from the feminine form of the Proto-Germanic word frijaz. 
  • Frija, on the other hand, is also said to be derived from the same name. As a result, the two names are linguistic siblings with a common origin.

ROLE IN NORSE MYTHOLOGY

  • Frigg, Odin’s wife, was the highest goddess in the Aesir or Aesir pantheon of Norse deities. 
  • Her name means “beloved” in Old Norse, and she was Asgard’s matriarch, ruling alongside her husband and assisting her fellow Aesir gods with her instinctive foresight and wisdom.
  • It is also said that Frigg is one of the few Norse goddesses who appears in multiple myths.
  • Her role extended beyond being just a wife. In her own right, Frigg was a powerful deity. Her stories demonstrate that her maternal protectiveness made her a dangerous opponent, even to her husband.
  • Frigg was also considered the goddess of fertility, the home, motherhood, love, marriage, and the domestic arts. 
  • Freyja, another Norse goddess, oversaw some of these domains.
  • Frigg’s primary roles in Norse mythology were familial, mostly centered on her husband and children.
  • Frigg, like her husband Odin and the Vanir goddess Freya, was a well-known völva, a feminine practitioner of the seiðr magic in Norse mythology. Seidr was primarily used to predict the course of fate and weave it according to the practitioner’s will.
  • According to Norse mythology, seiðr practitioners were able to change any event in any way, regardless of prophecies or fate. 
  • Despite being shown as powerful with seiðr as Freya and Odin, Frigg was unable to prevent certain key events in Norse mythology, such as Ragnarok or the death of her son Baldr.
  • The most well-known myth of Frigg is her role as a mother. She had a son named Baldr, whom she considered the joy of her life.
  • When her son was born, the entire world seemed to rejoice, and she was determined to help him grow. 
  • She was also incredibly protective, in which this instinct grew stronger after Baldr had a dream about his own death.
  • Frigg’s abilities, however, extended beyond the confines of the home. 
  • In her husband’s absence, she was the only one who could sit on his throne. She was also called on by rulers to ensure that negotiations went smoothly and were beneficial to both parties.

RELATION TO OTHER GODS

  • There are no particular mentions of Frigg’s parents or siblings. However, a few myths depict Frigg as the daughter of the giant Fjorgynn, though the feminine form Fjorgyn is also said to be Thor’s mother. 
  • Some speculate that Frigg is Freya, implying that she is Vanir, Njord’s daughter and Freyr’s sister.
  • While Odin had many children from various goddesses and giantesses, Frigg only had three sons from her husband: Hermór or Hermod, Asgard’s messenger god, and Norse equivalent of the Greek god Hermes, and the twins Baldr and also the blind god Hör or Hod.

SYMBOLISM AND POPULAR CULTURE

  • Frigg is included among the most powerful of the Norse goddesses. 
  • In terms of appearance, she is described as an attractive and strong-willed woman. 
  • Her calm demeanor is reflected in the soft backgrounds in which she is frequently depicted, either next to her husband or on his throne.
  • She was associated with marriage and love, in addition to motherhood. 
  • Frigg, the goddess of the household, is said to have spun wool from cloud sheep to clothe the gods. 
  • It is also believed that she was responsible for passing the mead horn around during feasts.
  • Her name derives from the English weekday name Friday, which ultimately means Frigg’s Day. 
  • Frigg’s name continued to appear in Scandinavian folklore after Christianization.
  • Frigg has appeared in popular culture, been the subject of art, and is revered in Germanic Neopaganism in modern times.
  • Eventually, Frigg appeared less frequently in modern culture, just as there aren’t many preserved Frigg myths and legends. 
  • There are numerous references and interpretations of Frigg in art and literature from the 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries, but she hasn’t received much attention in recent decades.
  • Frigg did appear in the Brat-Halla webcomics alongside Odin and the child versions of most of their children. 
  • One of the most notable appearances of Frigg in popular culture is in the popular Marvel Thor comics and later MCU films.

FRIGG AND FREYA

  • The two goddesses named Frigg and Freya seem to be the most difficult to distinguish in all of Norse mythology. 
  • They have so many similarities that their names are used interchangeably. The most striking resemblance is that they are both depicted as a völva, a seer and sorceress of seiðr magic.
  • Frigg was Odin’s official wife, but it has since been discovered that she is a carbon copy of Freya, making them one and the same. 
  • Another distinction between the two women was that Odin was referred to as Od in reference to Freya, whereas Frigg referred to him as Odin.
  • Another thing Freya and Frigg have in common is that they both own a set of falcon feathers, which many Aesir gods use to shapeshift into the bird and fly when they are in a hurry. 
  • Some, however, describe Freya’s feathers as a falcon cloak borrowed by the gods to fly. Both Frigg and Freya are known as the goddesses of love, with Freya being more sexual in nature.

Frigg (Norse Mythology) Worksheets

This fantastic bundle includes everything you need to know about the Norse goddess Frigg across 25 in-depth pages. These are ready-to-use worksheets about Frigg, also called Frigga, who is the wife of the Supreme God Odin and the mother of Balder. She was the primary goddess of marriage and of fertility.

Complete list of included worksheets:

  1. Frigg Facts
  2. Queen of Asgard
  3. Frigg’s Family
  4. Frigg Symbolism
  5. Table for a Queen
  6. Frigg and Motherhood
  7. Day of Frigg
  8. Frigg Wagers with Odin
  9. A Mother’s Elegy
  10. Supreme Goddesses
  11. Blessed Giver

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Frigg the goddess of?

Frigg, the goddess of motherhood and marriage, is esteemed as a divine being who gave birth to Balder, Hodor, and Hermod. Frigg’s name originates from the verb “fríja,” meaning “to love.” Fridays are named in her honor; thus, it is marked as one of the most auspicious days for weddings.

What are Friggs powers?

She is famous for her ability to see the future, be very smart, and tell people what will happen. People think she is a goddess of marriage and motherhood.

What unique things have Frigg done?

In Norse mythology, Frigg was the devoted wife of Odin and a loving mother to Balder. She symbolized marriage and fertility and attempted in vain to save her son’s life in Icelandic stories. However, while some myths portray her as a sorrowful parent, other tales emphasize that she wasn’t always on the moral high ground.

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