Definition

Proper noun In Norse mythology, Frigg is the goddess of the sky, marriage, prophecy, and motherhood. She is the wife of Odin, the chief of the gods, and the queen of Asgard.

Usage

• Frigg is a central figure in the Norse pantheon, often associated with wisdom and foresight.
• In the stories, Frigg knows the fate of all beings but rarely speaks of what she sees.
• Scholars compare Frigg to other goddesses of marriage and sovereignty from different mythologies.

Examples

• Frigg was deeply loved and revered by the other deities.
• The myths describe Frigg as sitting in her hall, Fensalir, weaving the clouds.
• Odin often sought the counsel of Frigg.

Advanced Usage

• "Frigg's Distaff": An old name for the constellation Orion's Belt, linking the goddess to domestic crafts and the heavens.
• In some interpretations, Frigg and the goddess Freyja may have originated from a common earlier deity, leading to overlapping attributes in later tales.

Variants and Related Words

• Frigga: An alternative Latinized spelling of the name Frigg.
• Friday: The English name for the sixth day of the week is derived from "Frigg's day" (from Old English ), indicating her importance.

Synonyms

• Queen of Asgard: A title describing her role.
• Consort of Odin: Describes her relationship to the chief god.

Notes on Meaning

While primarily a mythological figure, the name Frigg is used in modern contexts to refer to: * The historical Norse deity as studied in mythology and comparative religion. * A character in modern adaptations of Norse myths in literature, comics, and film.

Noun

1. (Norse mythology) goddess of the heavens and married love; wife of Odin