Sten & Norrsken

First Ymir.

The sea shines with pride,

And so do I,

Oh Goddess Freyja bold:

You are more beautiful than gold,

And I am blessed to have you near,

I ask my praise you’d hear!

Hail Freyja!

It's like if I pronounced my name differently depending on which cardinal direction I'm facing, and if that name shifted depending on my immediate environment.

Topic 3: Mythology

In Norse mythology, Freyja is a goddess associated with love, beauty, fertility, sex, war, gold, and seiðr. Freyja is the owner of the necklace Brísingamen, rides a chariot pulled by two cats, is accompanied by the boar Hildisvíni, and possesses a cloak of falcon feathers.

Holy shit, I fucking understand the impact the Norse myths have...oh my god, I'm sobbing. 😭

You learn that the gods have a big tree protecting their farm just like the one protecting yours. It's called Yggdrasil. It's got snakes beneath it just like your tree has.

You learn how Odin and Frigg are wise like every grandpa and grandma are. You learn Odin got his wisdom from exploring the world. You also learn he's a badass chief because he wins every battle he fights and his warriors always come out victorious.

You learn how Thor keeps the frost giants away with his hammer, so whenever you hear thunder in the distance, you know it's because Thor smashed a giant that may have otherwise eaten you. You have no fear of the frost giants getting you because Thor's hammer never misses.

You learn how Loki is always causing everyone problems (and solutions) with his clever antics, and the reason why is because he's the mover of stories—stories would be boring without him. He becomes your favorite playmate.

You live in the Iron Age. It is a violent time. But you learn that if you die in battle far from home, Odin—the Allfather, who is everyone's grandpa—has room for you at his table.

These stories would have been the things that shaped the Norse people's understanding of the world, back in a time when information about the world was unknown. All of it was designed to make children feel safe, courageous, and like they belonged in the fabric of all things. And it's not like Santa Claus, where you're expected to stop believing in the gods after a certain age. They would be with you your entire life.

Holy shit, I fucking understand the impact the Norse myths have...oh my god, I'm sobbing. 😭

Prayer of love to Freya

Oh, Freya, radiant in your grace,

Goddess of love in every place,

With hair of gold and eyes so bright,

I pray to you with all my might.

Your beauty shines like the Northern star,

In your presence, all troubles are far.

In fields of love, you sow the seeds,

Blossoming hearts with your gentle deeds.

Queen of the Valkyries, fierce and fair,

You guide the brave souls through the air,

To your hall, Sessrúmnir, they ride,

Where eternal love shall never subside.

Freya, hear my heartfelt plea,

Grant me love and set me free,

In your embrace, I find my peace,

With love's devotion, never to cease.

So, I raise my voice to the sky above,

To Freya, goddess of boundless love,

In your name, I am forever bound,

In love's sweet embrace, I am crowned.

A list of affirmations of Love

and self love

to the Norse goddess Freya

Freya, goddess of love, I affirm my worth and embrace self-love in your honor.

In your name, Freya, I celebrate the beauty within me and around me.

Like the blossoms in your garden, my love for myself blooms and flourishes.

Freya, empower me to love myself fiercely, just as you do.

I am deserving of love, and I allow it to flow freely into my life, inspired by your example, Freya.

As you cherish the brave souls in Sessrúmnir, I cherish myself and my uniqueness.

Freya, grant me the strength to let go of self-doubt and embrace self-confidence.

I am a radiant being, worthy of love, just as you are, Freya.

With each sunrise, I reaffirm my commitment to self-love, guided by your wisdom, Freya.

Freya, goddess of passion, I am passionate about loving myself fully and unconditionally.

Just as you treasure Brísingamen, I treasure my heart and nurture its precious love.

Freya, your love is my inspiration to shower myself with kindness and compassion.

Like the ever-flowing rivers of Vanaheim, my self-love knows no bounds.

I am a reflection of your divine love, Freya, and I honor that reflection in me.