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Sif, the golden-haired goddess of harvest and beloved wife of Thor
Whilst everyone nowadays seems to know Thor, thanks in part to recent Hollywood depictions of the Norse God of Thunder, few know of his wife, Sif. This Norse goddess of fertility and the harvest was more than just a head of great hair; she played an important role as a homely guardian and protector.1 month ago — Culture and religion -
Jörð: Unearthing the legacy of the Norse earth goddess
In this era of unpredictable climate change, where a horrific bushfire or flood seems to occur daily, many people are rethinking their relationship with the environment. A philosophy of less harm, less abuse, and perhaps a little more worship of nature seems to be growing in popularity.2 months ago — Culture and religion -
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
