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RavenStar · Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2007 7:32 am Post subject: Friga

Frigga (Norse)

Frigga ruled over house and home, and was involved in many women's mysteries. She was wife to Odin, and mother to Baldur. As patron Goddess to married women, she was often called on during childbirth and for the protection of children. Frigg was the Goddess of women's crafts, such as spinning, sewing, and cooking. Though her husband spent much time and energy to learn about the future, Frigga had the natural ability to see the destinies of all people. She was Odin's equal and ruled by his side.
She had her own hall in Asgard, called Fensalir (the water or marsh hall). Frigga wove and spun the clouds in her hall, and spent much time with Odin there. The souls of married couples who wished not to be separated after death would come to Fensalir.
To protect her son, Baldur, who was destined to die, Frigga made every earthly thing swear an oath to her that they would do Baldur no harm. Except she neglected to ask the mistletoe. When Loki discovered Baldur's weakness, he tricked another God into firing an arrow made of mistletoe at Baldur, and killed him. Frigga is seen as a mourning mother because of her son's death. Her tears are the dewdrops on the grass in early morning.