Definition

Noun (Proper noun) 1. A Norn, a goddess of fate in Norse mythology: Skuld is one of the three Norns, the female beings who rule the destiny of gods and men. She specifically personifies the future, or "that which shall be." 2. A dwarf in some contexts: In certain mythological sources, Skuld is also described as a dwarf, maintaining her association with fate and the future.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Proper noun):
  • In Norse mythology, Skuld is the Norn of the future, weaving what is to come.
  • The three sisters—Urd (past), Verdandi (present), and Skuld (future)—determine the fate of all beings.
  • Some texts refer to Skuld as a dwarf who governs future events.

Advanced Usage

• As a personification: The name Skuld is often used in literary or metaphorical contexts to represent the inescapable and unknown nature of the future.
  • The novel explores the characters' struggle against their own Skuld.

Variants and Related Words

• The Norns (n. pl.): The collective term for the three fate goddesses: Urd, Verdandi, and Skuld.
• Wyrd (n.): An Old English term related to fate or destiny, conceptually linked to the Norns.
• Verdandi (n.): The Norn of the present.
• Urd (n.): The Norn of the past.

Synonyms

• Destiny
• Future
• Fate (as a personified entity)

Related Idioms & Phrases

• The thread of Skuld: A metaphorical phrase referring to the yet-unwoven part of one's destiny or life.
  • He wondered what the thread of Skuld held for him.

Noun

1. goddess of fate: a dwarf who personified the future