Definition

Proper noun In Norse mythology, Sigyn is a goddess, known as the wife of the trickster god Loki. She is famously depicted as a loyal and compassionate figure who stays by Loki's side during his punishment, using a bowl to catch venom dripping onto him.

Usage

The word "Sigyn" is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to this specific mythological figure. * Sigyn is often portrayed as a symbol of unwavering loyalty. * The myth describes Sigyn holding a cup over the bound Loki.

Advanced Usage

• Archetypal Reference: In literary or psychological contexts, "Sigyn" can be used archetypally to represent steadfast devotion in the face of suffering or adversity.
  • Her endurance was almost mythic, a modern-day Sigyn bearing her silent burden.

Variants and Related Words

• Sigyn's Bond: A phrase sometimes used to describe a bond of extreme loyalty or a pact to share in another's suffering.
• Sigyn's Cup/Vessel: Refers specifically to the bowl or cup she uses in the myth, symbolizing a means of providing relief or mitigation.

Synonyms

• Devoted wife (in the specific context of the myth)
• Compassionate figure

Notes on Meaning

The significance of "Sigyn" is deeply tied to her single, defining act in Norse mythology. She does not have multiple meanings outside of this narrative context. Her character emphasizes themes of loyalty, compassion, and passive endurance.

Noun

1. (Norse mythology) wife of Loki; held a cup over him during his punishment to spare him the pain of drops of poison