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Goddess Symbols:
Frigga &
Freya
Norse Goddesses
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Goddess Symbols
and Sacred Objects
of Frigga and Freya
Note: The myths of the Norse
goddesses Freya and Frigga are often confused in writings about
them. If you have not already read their fascinating myths, you
might want to read our explanation of this confusion at
Frigga and 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.
Most often the symbols
of Frigga represent her special attributes such as the art of
foretelling events and weaving destiny. Freya is often represented by symbols associated
with her passionate support of those she favored. It is not surprising that many of our
icons representing vigorous and spectacular passion are derived from the ancient goddess
symbols of Frigga and Freya.
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Goddess Symbols of Frigga and Freya
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Frigga: Full moon, fine
jewelry, the sky, spinning wheel and the spindle, the
weather, the New Year
Freya: Aurora borealis (the
Northern lights), sword, the horned Viking helmet,
floral bouquets, romantic music
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| Animals: |
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Frigga: Cats,
pigs, falcons, cuckoos
Freya: Geese, sparrows, and horses.
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Frigga: alder, birch, elder, feverfew, mint, mistletoe, mugwort, rose, tansy,
and valerian.
Freya: Apple, bramble, cypress, thyme, vervain,
and yarrow
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| Perfumes/Scents: |
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Frigga: Rose, sandalwood, and myrtle
Freya: Cypress and vervain
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| Gems
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Frigga: Amber, moonstone,
silver, rose quartz,
pink tourmaline, emerald, gold
Freya: Ruby, citrine, red jasper, jade,
malachite, and copper
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Frigga: Silver,
white, and green
Freya: Red and
black
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Be sure to read the stories
of
Freya and
Frigga now that you've seen their
goddess symbols. |
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Read the Stories of the Goddesses
Return To Goddess Gift
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