Freyja
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Freyja
Summary
Freyja is a Norse deity[1]. She has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]
Key Facts
- Freyja's father was Njord[3].
- Freyja was married to Óðr[4].
- A child of Freyja was Gersemi[5].
- A child of Freyja was Hnoss[6].
- Freyja's religion is recorded as Norse mythology[7].
- Freyja is recorded as female[8].
- Freyja's instance of is recorded as Norse deity[9].
- Freyja's instance of is recorded as fertility deity[10].
- Freyja's instance of is recorded as war deity[11].
- Freyja's instance of is recorded as goddess[12].
- Freyja's instance of is recorded as love deity[13].
- Freyja is part of Norse mythology[14].
- Freyja is part of Ásynjur[15].
- Freyja is part of Vanir[16].
- Freyja's Commons category is recorded as Freyja[17].
- Freyja's unmarried partner is recorded as Odin[18].
- Freyja's said to be the same as is recorded as Ēostre[19].
- Freyja's said to be the same as is recorded as Gullveig[20].
- Freyja's residence is recorded as Fólkvangr[21].
- Freyja's residence is recorded as Sessrumnir[22].
- Freyja's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Freyja[23].
- Freyja's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24].
- Freyja's described by source is recorded as Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[25].
- Freyja's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26].
- Freyja's present in work is recorded as Hyndluljóð[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Freyja's father was Njord[3].
Personal Life
Among Freyja's spouses was Óðr[4]. Children include Gersemi[5], a Norse mythical character[28] and Hnoss[6], a Norse mythical character[29]. Her religion is recorded as Norse mythology[7].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Freyja include Vanadislunden[30], an urban park[31], in Sweden[32], founded in 1903[33]; Mount Freya[34], a mountain[35]; 76 Freia[36], an asteroid[37]; Freya[38], an individual animal[39]; HNoMS Frøya[40], a ship[41]; and vanadium[42], a chemical element[43].
Why It Matters
Freyja has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] She is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
Entities named for her include Vanadislunden[30], an urban park[31], in Sweden[32], founded in 1903[33]; Mount Freya[34], a mountain[35]; 76 Freia[36], an asteroid[37]; Freya[38], an individual animal[39]; HNoMS Frøya[40], a ship[41]; and vanadium[42], a chemical element[43].
FAQs
Who were Freyja's parents?
Freyja's father was Njord[3].
Who was Freyja married to?
Freyja's spouses include Óðr[4].