Gerðr and the sword
From Odin's high seat, Freyr glimpsed the giantess Gerðr and was sick with longing. To win her, he gave his servant Skírnir his sword, which fought by itself. He will face the fire giant Surtr at Ragnarök without it.
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God of peace, fertility, good weather and land that yields. Gentle, generous, extremely grounding.
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HarvestPeaceFertilityProsperityLand
Symbols
Boar GullinburstiAntlerShip Skíðblaðnir
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- Sister: Freyja
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