Frigg (also called Frigga) is an important goddess from Norse mythology, especially known as the wife of Odin, the supreme god. She is often seen as the goddess of marriage, motherhood, home and fireplace, but also of prophecy and wisdom.
Here are some key points about her:
Role and domains
Frigg is the queen of Ásgard and is honoured as a protector of families, women and children. She watches over daily life, relationships and fertility, but also has a mystical side through which she can see destiny.
Prophetic Gifts
She possesses the gift of foresight and therefore knows what the future holds, but she rarely reveals that knowledge. This gives her an aura of mystery and wisdom.
Motherly Figure
Frigg is the mother of Baldr, the beloved and radiant god. When she had a dream that he would die, she tried to make everything and everyone in the cosmos take an oath not to harm him. But she forgot the mistletoe, which ultimately led to Balders’ death – a tragic story that highlights Friggs’ sorrow.
Symbol and attributes
Her attributes are often the spinning tool or loom, because she is associated with the spinning of fate (similar to the Nornir). She is also associated with clouds, which are woven by her in some myths.
Bonding with Freyja
There are striking parallels between Frigg and the goddess Freyja (both associated with love, fertility and magic). Some researchers believe that they were once a single goddess split into two figures over time.
Day of the week
Our Friday (“Friday”) is named after her – Frigg’s day. In Old Norse the day was called Frjádagr. In German traditions this is later mixed with the Roman Venus, which is why Friday is often associated with love.
