Freyr

Culture: Norse   Also called: Frey

Freyr, twin of Freyja, is a Vanir god of fertility, harvest, sunshine and peaceful prosperity, said to rule over good weather and a fruitful earth. His myth of falling in love with the giantess Gerðr, and trading his magic sword to win her, is a notable Norse story of desire outweighing even his own security.

Associations

Fertility, harvest, good weather, peace, prosperity, sacrifice for love.

Ways people honor him (modern)

• Tend a garden or support agricultural work
• Reflect on choices made for love, even at real cost
• Keep grain or seeds on the altar during growing season
• Read the Skírnismál for the story of his courtship of Gerðr

Approach any deity with respect and do your own research. Practices vary widely between traditions, and modern devotional practice often goes beyond what survives in ancient sources.