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Freyja

Goddess of love, fertility, and seiðr magic. Rides a chariot pulled by cats.

Freyja · Research archive

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traditionNorse
domainsLove, fertility, war, magic, beauty

History, context & interpretation

Mythology and identity

Goddess of love, fertility, and seiðr magic. Rides a chariot pulled by cats.

Attributed roles

In Norse traditions, Freyja is associated with Love, fertility, war, magic, beauty. Different periods and sources may describe these roles differently.

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