Norse goddesses
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Frigg: The most powerful Norse goddess you have probably overlooked
Whilst the goddess Freyja has a chocolate bar named after her, no one can match the importance of Frigg, the most important goddess in the vast Norse pantheon whose name day is everyone's favorite day of the working week.3 months ago — Culture and religion -
All you need to know about Skaði, the skiing Norse goddess
Skiing, a popular winter sport throughout Scandinavia, has its roots in the Viking era. Many of the current Olympians' ancestors would have worshipped a Norse goddess who was just at ease hunting animals as she was skiing in the mountains.7 months ago — Culture and religion -
Did you know that Friday is likely named after a Norse goddess?
Aphrodite or Venus, Frigg or Freyja, the goddess of love, inspired the naming of the fifth day of the week.9 months ago — Culture and religion