#eir

Eir

Eir, the Norse goddess of healing, is a mysterious and powerful figure in mythology. Known for her compassion and wisdom, she is often listed among the handmaidens of Frigg, Odin’s wife, and Menglod, a benevolent giantess from Jotunheim. Some traditions also name her as a Valkyrie, suggesting that she not only chose who lived and died in battle but also provided invaluable healing to wounded warriors.

Eir was revered as a protector of those in need, particularly in childbirth, where her divine intervention was sought for safe deliveries. Some scholars believe she was also one of the spirits of the home, watching over those who prayed to her. She is associated with Lyfjaberg, the “hill of healing,” where seekers would go in search of her aid. Many compare her to Hygieia, the Greek goddess of health, as both symbolize divine care and the preservation of life.

(Text by Delia Gosforth, Illustration by Ellen Artistic)

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These illustrations all made it into a Norse Goddess Coloring Book!

(Print Copy)

There are also PDF copies available!

@jodeliejodelie kindly uploaded a bunch of lost items from eir-ung here! I separated the archives and added previews, they can be found in my sfs folder here :-)

eir brand name refrigerators

eir basegame floors

eir tinhouse’s wooden walls

eir autumn floors

Acquired via: Handmade

I've made a few iterations of these little pocket deities, desperately trying to give a face to the gods I've been learning to work with.

Eir whose names mean grace, gentleness , reconciliation, protection and help is regarded as a goddess and or Valkyrja of healing/medical skills. You can blota to her if you want help with healing ailments and diseases.

Both Poetic Edda and Prose Edda mention her. In poetic Edda she is mentioned as one of the braidsmaids to Menglöd (Menglǫð/ Menglöð) and that Eir and her sisters will answer if someone offer to them.

hi this is a really shitty quick doodle but meet eir who is my oc freya’s dead ghost gf their name is Eir !

for those who do not know this is freya my necromancer goth lady ⬇️