Freyr and Freya by Donn P. Crane (1878-1944)
"Njördr in Nóatún begot afterward two children: the son was called
Freyr, and the daughter Freyja; they were fair of face and mighty. Freyr
is the most renowned of the Æsir; he rules over the rain and the
shining of the sun, and therewithal the fruit of the earth; and it is
good to call on him for fruitful seasons and peace. He governs also the
prosperity of men. But Freyja is the most renowned of the Goddesses; she
has in heaven the dwelling called Fólkvangr, and wheresoever she
rides to the strife, she has one-half of the kill, and Odin half, as is
here said:
Fólkvangr 't is called, | where Freyja rules
Degrees of seats in the hall;
Half the kill | she keepeth each day,
And half Odin hath."
-Gylfaginning, Section XXIV
Fólkvangr 't is called, | where Freyja rules
Degrees of seats in the hall;
Half the kill | she keepeth each day,
And half Odin hath."
-Gylfaginning, Section XXIV
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| Freyr and Freya by Donn P. Crane (1878-1944). |
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