Ran

Culture: Norse   Also called: Rán

Ran, Aegir's wife, is said to catch drowned sailors in her net and draw them down to her hall beneath the waves; sailors traditionally carried gold to offer her in case of shipwreck, hoping for a better welcome in her realm.

Associations

The sea's danger, drowning, wealth given to ensure safe passage, the depths.

Ways people honor her (modern)

• Respect the sea's real danger before any water activity
• Reflect on preparing for worst-case outcomes with practical care
• Keep a small net or coin token related to sea safety
• Read of sailors' gold-carrying custom connected to her name

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.