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Goddess Symbols
and Sacred Objects
of Freya
Goddess symbols, individualized for each goddess, were incorporated into the worship of
the ancient goddesses, were often worn as jewelry, and also used in the household decor as
talismans to seek the goddesses special gifts, blessings, or protection. A large
number of goddess symbols have survived in statuary and other works of art.
Many of the goddess symbols come from the legends
surrounding a specific goddess and were "characters" in her story. Other goddess symbols were derived
from the rituals used in the ancient rites of worship of these pagan goddesses.
Freya is often represented by symbols associated
with her passionate support of those she favored. It is not surprizing that many of our
icons representing vigorous and spectacular passion are derived from the ancient goddess
symbols of Freya.
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Goddess Symbols of Freya
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Aurora borealis (the
Northern lights), snow, spindle, spinning wheel, wheel of
fortune, sword, the full moon, floral bouquets, romantic
music, and the day Friday (named in her honor)
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| Animals: |
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Geese,
cats, pigs, falcons, cuckoos, sparrows, and horses.
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| Plants: |
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Apple, alder, birch,
bramble, cypress, elder, feverfew, mint, mistletoe, mugwort, rose, tansy, thyme, vervain,
yarrow, and valerian
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| Perfumes/Scents: |
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Rose, sandalwood,
cypress, myrtle, vervain
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| Gems
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Amber, rose quartz,
ruby, citrine, pink tourmaline, emerald, red jasper, jade,
malachite, moonstone, silver, gold, copper
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| Colors: |
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Red,
black, silver, white, and green
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Be sure to read the stories and see the goddess symbols that follow
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Read the Stories of the Goddesses
Return To Goddess Gift
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